The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to a good start in 2026-27. After swinging the Kirill Marchenko trade, they scored the very first goal of the 2026-27 NHL season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have welcomed back defensive defenceman Chris Tanev with open arms, and frankly, there isn’t anyone happier about No. 8 returning to the lineup than Tanev’s defensive partner, Jake McCabe.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent most of the summer changing their look, but the defence might not need to be overthought. At least, not yet. But how should the team set up its pairings?
Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive group experienced its fair share of struggles during the 2025-26 season, leading to much scrutiny and frustration that this group doesn’t have what it takes to be a winning team.
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an intriguing position this offseason. They are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished last
There’s always noise this time of year around the Toronto Maple Leafs, and this summer is especially loud. Between prospects making waves overseas, trade chatter picking up around the blue line, and even a report that the team might move its first-overall pick, there’s a lot to sort through.
While the 2025-26 version of the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, one player who drew praise from the fanbase was defenceman Jake McCabe. The Maple Leafs originally acquired McCabe in February 2023, and he has become a staple on the club’s backend ever since.
A data centric new-age hockey mind, or a savvy veteran executive who’s well respected in the game? Regardless of who the Toronto Maple Leafs hire as their next general manager, moving on from defenceman Morgan Rielly needs to be high on the priority list.
For the 54th time through 73 games this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were outshot, having to rely on goaltender Joseph Woll to make 40 saves in Wednesday’s 4-3 win against the New York Rangers.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake McCabe is relieved to have finally scored his first goal since November 18, as his kids were ripping on him for the drought.
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
The Toronto Maple Leafs dug themselves into a deep hole this past week after a decent road trip, and immediately squandered any momentum they had with four losses in a row on home ice, the most recent coming against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon.
Thomas Drance of The Athletic: The Vancouver Canucks are holding trade talks with teams, listing on pending UFAs and players with term. They want to keep some veterans to insulate their younger players.
There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
A bad night for the Toronto Maple Leafs has been made even worse. When the third period between the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens began on Saturday night, Toronto announced that defenseman Jake McCabe wouldn’t return due to an upper-body injury.
The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a furious third-period rally by the Florida Panthers in their 5-4 Game 1 Eastern Conference second-round win with an assist from the officials.
Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe didn't hold back with his message to his teammates as to what their main goal needs to be as the playoffs approach.
TSN's Darren Dreger has provided an optimistic recovery timeline for injured Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe following his recent head injury. Veteran defenseman Jake McCabe has faced some bad luck this season, falling victim to a series of freak accidents.
Dreger revealed a new update on when Jake McCabe would be back for the Toronto Maple Leafs, providing a clear look into McCabe's timeline for a potential return.
The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a dramatic overtime win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday (Jan. 5). However, the celebration was marred by an injury to Jake McCabe.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that defenseman Jake McCabe has been placed on Injured Reserve (IR) with an upper-body injury, retroactive to Jan.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have released a statement that Jake McCabe will not return to tonight’s game between the Leafs and the Philadelphia Flyers. After getting into a fight with Garnet Hathaway, McCabe hit his head on the ice as he fell.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Jake McCabe will not return to Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury.
Monday morning, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that veteran defenceman Jake McCabe had signed a contract extension for the next five seasons at an average annual value of $4.51 million.
Last season was the 31-year-old’s best as he posted a career-high 28 points (8 G, 20 A) in 73 games and a +20 rating.
Early in training camp, McCabe was asked about his future with the Leafs and shared the news that he and the Leafs were negotiating a new deal. His comments confirmed Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman's earlier report that the two sides had preliminary discussions.
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