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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2
Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Shows Respect to Bobrovsky, But There’s a Slight Problem
Gavin McKenna is already showing what kind of teammate he’s going to be. Despite the cache he brings with him to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the No. 1 overall pick this season, he’s not the kind of player who forgets hockey tradition.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on a busy Day 1 of NHL free agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs had quite the hectic day to begin free agent frenzy, and the team now looks vastly different from how it looked at the end of last season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Gavin McKenna feels the excitement around Maple Leafs following Day 1 of free agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs have injected new life into their organization this summer. Within days of John Chayka and Mats Sundin taking roles in the front office, they won the draft lottery, which allowed them the right to select Gavin McKenna first overall.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / July 2
Free Agent Signings Make Toronto Better
Free Agent acquisitions on Day 1 of the NHL’s free agency period have made the Toronto Maple Leafs a better team. General manager John Chayka and Senior Adviser Mats Sundin knew what needed to be done, and they went out and did it.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
Jack Roslovic News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Jack Roslovic looking forward to finding role in Maple Leafs’ offensive game
The Toronto Maple Leafs executed a flurry of signings on July 1, the date that marks the beginning of the NHL free agency period. Headlining the moves was the signing of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who signed a three-year deal with the Leafs, and Nick Paul, who was acquired via trade in exchange for Dennis Hildeby and picks.
John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Maple Leafs’ Chayka Makes His Mark on First Day of Free Agency
Days after Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka aced the 2026 NHL Draft, he immediately shifted his focus to the official start of the season with the Free Agent Frenzy.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Maple Leafs listed as ‘winners’ of 2026 free agency in Daily Faceoff ranking
It’s been a busy few weeks for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aside from selecting Gavin McKenna as the headline of a 10-pick 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Toronto’s GM has been all over the market making trades and signing free agents.
Henrik Rybinski News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 2
Maple Leafs Sign Henrik Rybinski 
Henrik Rybinski is 25 and is a right-shot centre winger with a career spent on some of the better AHL teams. He is from Vancouver, and was originally drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round in 2019.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 2
When Should Fans Judge the Maple Leafs' Offseason Moves?
One of the funny things about NHL free agency is that everyone wants a winner before anyone has played a game. By dinner on July 1, we've already handed out grades.
Claude Giroux News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Report: Maple Leafs among teams who showed interest in Claude Giroux
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly among the teams that expressed interest in signing Claude Giroux during Day 1 of free agency, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch.
John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / July 2
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka’s New Way of Building & the New Forward Units
The dust has settled, at least for now, on the busiest stretch of the NHL offseason. Free agency has now settled into a quieter second day. The biggest trades might have already happened, and for the first time in a couple of weeks, it’s possible to step back and look at what the Toronto Maple Leafs have actually built.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
6 players to watch on day 2 of free agency
It’s unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to match the energy of their first day of free agency, but if the promised overhaul this summer is to be achieved, John Chayka won’t be taking a vacation anytime soon.
Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs trim goaltending herd, improve depth scoring in Nick Paul-Dennis Hildeby trade
After being the busiest team in the league on July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs answered some questions about their goaltending and added to their bottom-six with a sneaky late afternoon trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Zack MacEwen News / TheLeafsnation / July 2
Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen to 2-year contract reportedly worth $875K annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Zack MacEwen to a two-year contract, reportedly worth $875K annually. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report the signing.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1
Leafs GM John Chayka explains strategy to pursue Sergei Bobrovsky, depth forwards on Canada Day
It was a frantic day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, making major overhauls to their roster during the opening day of free agency. Toronto signed Sergei Bobrovsky, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen as free agents on Wednesday.
Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Maple Leafs Trade Dennis Hildeby to Tampa Bay for Nick Paul
Following the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky, the Toronto Maple Leafs are trading goaltender Dennis Hildeby to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Nick Paul, according to reports.
Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1
Paul to the Maple Leafs Is OK: Hildeby Might Hurt
This is one of those trades where the headline says “depth move,” but the context quietly says something bigger is going on. If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s a lot of potential to not like this trade down the road.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / July 1
Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Zach Werenski Without Including Matthew Knies?
@Nylanderthews: Darren Dreger said on TSNs First Up this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs offer to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Zach Werenski didn’t include Matthew Knies.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 1
Does Penguins' depth addition signal a bigger move on the horizon?
In perhaps the most intriguing of several key moves by the Penguins in the early days of free agency, Pittsburgh traded for forward Nick Robertson.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 1
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Cowan, Bobrovsky, Hildeby & Prospects?
Today feels like one of those NHL offseason days when something is about to happen. The Toronto Maple Leafs could give us a hint of what their regular-season roster might look like.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30
Maple Leafs fans will love Troy Stecher's message after two-year extension
Troy Stecher delivered a message that Toronto Maple Leafs fans are sure to appreciate after signing a two-year contract extension.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30
Craig Berube speaks out for first time since Maple Leafs departure
Berube spoke publicly for the first time since leaving the position in May.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 29
Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear to have decided on Gavin McKenna's role with the team next season. Insider Elliotte Friedman appeared on the "Donnie and Dhali" podcast on Monday and discussed the Maple Leafs' plans for several roster decisions.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 29
Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to five players, let two RFAs walk
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced an official roster move that will impact the team heading into next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 26
Maple Leafs made the right choice by taking Gavin McKenna No. 1 overall in NHL Draft
After winning the 2026 NHL Draft lottery and getting the No. 1 overall pick, the Toronto Maple Leafs were faced with a big decision. Do they do the expected thing and take Penn State's Gavin McKenna with the top pick?
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