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The best and worst players during the Maple Leafs' preseason

The Maple Leafs' preseason was about as brief as it gets, with the team playing just two nights of split-squad games against the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens.

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One player is inching closer to making the Maple Leafs' final roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster moves on Thursday didn’t come as much of a surprise. One of the players hitting the waiver wire that did, however, raise a few eyebrows was Steven Lorentz.

NHL News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 24

Jim Hiller on Zack MacEwen gaining traction in Leafs camp: “He scored, but it was more important that when there was some stuff going on, he got in there fairly quickly and did his job”

After Thursday’s practice, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Nick Paul’s status, the “skating” he wants to define the team, Matthew Knies’ performance against Ottawa, and the upcoming team trip to Arizona.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 24

Maple Leafs Take Steps to Build Their Final Roster

The word “waivers” has a particular sound in Toronto. It makes people wonder whether somebody is being given the boot, another team is going to steal a player, or the general manager has made another questionable decision.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Tinus Luc Koblar News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Maple Leafs return prospect Tinus Luc Koblar to Sweden, assign 10 players to Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have completed another wave of roster cuts, the team announced on Thursday afternoon. As the final preseason games have wrapped up, prospect Tinus Luc Koblar will be returned to his Swedish league team for the 2026-27, while ten players have been assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL).

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 24

“They have every reason to think they should be a playoff team” – Anthony Petrielli talks Maple Leafs’ season outlook on SN590

MLHS’ Anthony Petrielli joined The JD Bunkis Podcast to discuss Gavin McKenna’s impressive preseason, the encouraging signs from Auston Matthews, the Leafs’ playoff outlook, and the decisions facing Jim Hiller in the bottom six.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / September 24

Toronto Marlies: Who Could See NHL Action

The Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their depth with several additions this summer. However, injuries can strike at any time, and the Leafs may need to turn to the American Hockey League for reinforcements.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Massive Maple Leafs Trade Not 'Front-Burner Stuff', But It’s Still There

It’s the question that never seems to completely go away: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs still thinking about trading Matthew Knies? The answer seems to be that they aren’t shopping the forward, but they haven’t ruled it out either.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Leafs’ Nick Paul out day-to-day with undisclosed injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs are less than a week away from their first game of what promises to be a crucial 2025-26 season, and they may be without one of their newly acquired depth forwards when the puck drops.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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.

Dakota Joshua News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Nick Paul day-to-day with undisclosed injury, Dakota Joshua practices

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul is listed to day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed Thursday. Hiller did not provide any further specifics regarding Paul’s injury and said he was unsure if he’d be in the opening night lineup Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Matthew Knies looking forward to spending time with his family during Arizona trip

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies is excited to spend some time with his family during the upcoming team trip to Arizona ahead of the regular season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Maple Leafs’ Overhaul of Bottom-Six Wasn’t Overkill

The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason was littered with moves in the hopes of bringing playoff hockey back to the city after missing the postseason in 2025-26.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Auston Matthews names Easton Cowan, Chris Tanev as Maple Leafs’ most under-the-radar players in preseason

They might not be filling up the scoresheet the way Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic did on Wednesday, but in the eyes of Matthews, Easton Cowan and Chris Tanev have quietly had some impressive training camps for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Something Has Changed for Anthony Stolarz in Toronto

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, it’s time to rewind. Stolarz’s first season with the team was genuinely stellar. He was rock solid in the crease and looked like exactly the kind of addition Toronto needed.

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Maple Leafs place Steven Lorentz on waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz will be placed on waivers Thursday afternoon, the team confirmed. Lorentz was under contract through the 2027-28 season at a $1.35 million cap hit annually.

Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / September 24

Gavin McKenna was on another level in the Maple Leafs’ preseason finale

There is a lot to get excited about for the upcoming Toronto Maple Leafs season. Auston Matthews might be back to his old self. William Nylander is here and going to be the same scorer we know and love.

Jack Roslovic News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

How Jack Roslovic won the Maple Leafs’ most compelling training camp battle

Although there are clearly delineated roles for the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs, there was internal competition through the first week of training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Scoring depth could be a big area of concern for Leafs

After they failed to clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the first time in 10 seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026-27 campaign with the expectation of getting back into the postseason.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / September 24

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Matthews, McKenna & Bobrovsky

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just about through the preseason, and after two games, there is at least a little something to chew on. Toronto has scored 10 goals and given up only three in its two split-squad games, and the coaching staff seems pretty happy with what it has seen.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Jake McCabe raves about Chris Tanev’s toughness and contagious competitiveness

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.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: McKenna, Depth Options & More Interesting Choices

The Toronto Maple Leafs finished their preseason with a 6–1 win over the Ottawa Senators, but the final score probably isn’t the most interesting thing from the night.

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / September 23

McKenna's First NHL Game Could Be a Costly Family Affair

Gavin McKenna is excited to play his first NHL game. That much is obvious. But the Toronto Maple Leafs' first overall pick will have a few extra butterflies when he steps onto the ice in Montreal.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Why the Maple Leafs Could Surprise the Atlantic This Season

Preseason’s underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ split-squad games against Montreal were a little sobering. But before fans panic, I want to explain why this team might be better positioned than people think in the Atlantic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Roslovic, Nylander & McKenna

The Toronto Maple Leafs lineup-building has a certain logic, and it’s easy to see. Familiarity matters. Players know where they’re supposed to be; they know who they’re playing with, and coaches don’t have to spend the first month of the season reinventing the wheel.