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Matthew Knies on conversations with Maple Leafs GM John Chayka: ‘He felt that I was a valuable piece here’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies made it abundantly clear he doesn’t want to be anywhere else but donning the Blue and White. This summer saw trade rumours regarding him refusing to go away, even after a regime change on the heels of a disastrous 2025-26 season.

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5 takeaways from 2nd on-ice sessions at Maple Leafs training camp

Day 1 was all about seeing the new faces in action for the first time. Day 2 was about truly getting down to business. The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice again at the Ford Performance Centre, splitting up into three groups again.

Jim Hiller News / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

What Will the Maple Leafs’ Fourth-Line Battle Say About Jim Hiller?

Everyone’s watching the Joshua-Blueger-Duhaime-Lorentz battle for the last couple of Toronto Maple Leafs roster spots. It seems like a simple numbers game: four guys, three jobs, may the best man win.

Morgan Rielly News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

Morgan Rielly returns to Leafs training camp with a surprising new role

The Toronto Maple Leafs have started training camp and we're getting a glimpse at what this team could look like when they open the season on September 29 against the Montreal Canadiens.

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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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Auston Matthews touts childhood friend and potential linemate Jack Roslovic’s ability to ‘find the open guy’

It appears that Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews will be skating with longtime friend and new teammate Jack Roslovic to start the 2026-27 season.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / September 18

'This Is the Plan for Now': Why the Maple Leafs Are Keeping McKenna Away From Matthews

Gavin McKenna’s long-awaited NHL debut is coming into focus — and it doesn’t include Auston Matthews. At least not yet. The Maple Leafs will open training camp with their 18-year-old phenom skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, not on Matthews’ wing.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

The most interesting roster battle at Maple Leafs training camp

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of players fighting for a few spots on the roster, and this could be one of the more interesting battles at training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, McKenna, Roslovic, Cowan, Rielly & Marlies Fates

Something feels a little different about the way the Toronto Maple Leafs are starting training camp this year. Usually, September is about sorting things out.

Jack Roslovic News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

Jack Roslovic has golden opportunity to take his game to next level with Maple Leafs

Jack Roslovic signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this past offseason, and the immediate focus shifted to his familiarity with Auston Matthews.

Christopher Tanev News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Chris Tanev?

The Toronto Maple Leafs know they have a valuable piece on their backend in Chris Tanev. The question isn’t whether he is a capable defender because he is; it’s whether or not he can remain in the lineup for a long stretch of time.

Morgan Rielly News / Inside The Rink / September 18

Morgan Rielly Ready for a Fresh Start

Morgan Rielly is a focal point as training camp gets underway this week for the Maple Leafs. Toronto also has nine new faces that could be dressing on opening night.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

5 questions that could define Maple Leafs training camp

Training camp is finally here for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and there are still plenty of questions that need to be answered before the regular season begins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 18

John Tavares says Gavin McKenna’s puck skills are ‘off the charts’

Toronto’s newest star has officially arrived. On Thursday, Gavin McKenna took part in his first official practice with the Toronto Maple Leafs as he prepares

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Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Gavin McKenna has been given the perfect Leafs linemates

The Toronto Maple Leafs are putting Gavin McKenna in a pretty good situation to start his NHL career. McKenna looks to be starting the preseason on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, which should give him two very different players to learn from.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Maple Leafs unveil new centre ice logo — fans are going to want to see this

On the first day of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, as dozens and dozens of players get ready for the season down at the Ford Performance Centre, there is a new look going on downtown at Scotiabank Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

John Chayka shoots down Matthew Knies trade rumours

Matthew Knies was in the middle of a whole lot of trade rumours earlier this summer and Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has come out and said that he's too important to the team to think about trading right now.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

Jim Hiller names Easton Cowan as standout from Maple Leafs’ first training camp practice

Thursday’s practice marked the true beginning of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and with this season brings a new level of intrigue to the first time the team took the ice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

Roslovic Gets the First Shot With Matthews, But It’s Not Gifted

The first day of training camp gave the Toronto Maple Leafs an interesting storyline right away: Jack Roslovic and Easton Cowan could be fighting for the same kind of opportunity.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

Maple Leafs unveil new centre ice logo for 2026-27 season

The Toronto Maple Leafs unveiled their new-look centre-ice logo that will be used at Scotiabank Arena for the 2026-27 season. It was revealed during a live stream that the team put up on their social media pages, as fans got a behind-the-scenes look at the Scotiabank Arena ice being installed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

5 takeaways from 1st on-ice sessions at Maple Leafs training camp

We’ve finally arrived at the first on-ice session of Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, where all eyes initially were on Gavin McKenna. Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told reporters at Wednesday’s Media Day that we’d have to wait to see where the 18-year-old would be initially deployed.