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Maple Leafs Rookie Gavin McKenna Gets a Close-Up Look at Connor McDavid

Sometimes hockey gives you a little story within the bigger story. When the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Edmonton Oilers, much of the attention will be on Connor McDavid and what he might do next.

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How Troy Stecher embodies everything Maple Leafs fans want from their players

Troy Stecher probably wasn’t on anybody’s bingo cards for Toronto Maple Leafs unsung heroes of the 2025-26 season, but in a campaign that went about as poorly as one could, he was one of the few bright spots.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 24

Maple Leafs Blue Line Shuffle: Injuries Open the Door

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of changes to make on the blue line, and sometimes those developments are worth watching more closely than the transaction list suggests.

Easton Cowan News / Editor In Leaf / October 24

3 defensemen the Maple Leafs should trade Easton Cowan for

It's no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs' biggest need is on the blue line. While their forwards are elite and all four lines are scoring, and their goaltending tandem is fairly set in stone even if they are having some mediocre performances, it is on the back end where the Leafs are lacking and have an opportunity for a major upgrade.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

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

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Toronto’s Depth Faces Its Biggest Test in McDavid & Draisaitl

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won three straight games, and that’s a welcome change for a team still trying to find its identity. Thursday’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers was another close one, but Toronto found a way to finish the job.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

3 Potential Trade Targets for the Maple Leafs on the Penguins

The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten out to a decent start, and while they have had strong starts from most of their star players, they still have some holes to fill if they want a real chance of pushing for their first Stanley Cup since 1967.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 24

Trade Talks: 5 Maple Leafs assets to consider trading for an impact defenceman

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the hunt for a impact defenceman, as general manager John Chayka has been very active of late, involved in conversations around who is available, and more importantly, what adding a needle-moving defenceman is going to cost.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 24

Gavin McKenna can’t believe what Connor McDavid is doing

Some first-overall draft picks are built differently than others, which doesn't really make it fair for those who come after them. Every player selected in that position since 2015 has tried to live up to Connor McDavid's example.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson News / TheLeafsnation / October 24

McKenna’s ice time, and the regression of Ekman-Larsson and Raddysh: Leaflets

It’s been a better week for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are winning, maybe not against the most elite competition, but they still count. They are fun to watch, the puck is going in the net, and the question of what iteration of Auston Matthews would show up has been answered.

NHL News / Editor In Leaf / October 24

Maple Leafs should try to steal another forward from the Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs have already cashed in with the Columbus Blue Jackets when they traded Matthew Knies, who headlined the blockbuster deal, in a package for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, and Elvis Merzlikins.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Maple Leafs Recall Cole McWard, Dakota Mermis

The Toronto Maple Leafs desperately need defensive reinforcements ahead of their upcoming road trip through the NHL’s Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs recalled Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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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.

Troy Stecher News / Trade Talk Sports / October 23

Why Does the Maple Leafs Troy Stecher Celebration Matter So Much?

The Toronto Maple Leafs gave their fans a bit of a ride on Thursday night, but they found a way to finish the job. With the game tied 4-4 against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Arena, Troy Stecher became the unlikely hero, scoring with just 28 seconds left to give Toronto a 5-4 win.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Gavin McKenna sheds light on mysterious new celebration, facing Connor McDavid ahead of game vs. Oilers

Toronto Maple Leafs young star Gavin McKenna has finally shed some light on the mysterious new celebration that he and other Maple Leafs have started doing after certain goals.

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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Jack Roslovic excited for challenge of squaring off against former teammate Connor McDavid

Winners of three games in a row, the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to embark on a four-game road trip that will see them travel through Western Canada and Seattle. During the first game of the road trip, the Maple Leafs will take on the Edmonton Oilers, who currently sit atop the Western Conference with an 8-1-1 record.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews expands on his pace, playmaking, matchup vs. Connor McDavid

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is in terrific form to start the year, with eight goals and 18 points through 12 games. Matthews has been one of the NHL’s best players, and he’s now going to enter a marquee matchup against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, as the Maple Leafs embark upon a four-game road trip.

Nick Blankenburg News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Leafs place Nick Blankenburg on injured reserve

The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken another loss on their blueline. On Friday, Leafs defenseman Nick Blankenburg was placed on injured reserve. Toronto has also placed defenseman Marshall Rifai on injured reserve.

Easton Cowan News / NHL Rumors / October 23

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs may not Want to Move Easton Cowan

Sporstnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs have been scoping out the defenseman trade market. Easton Cowan may be one of their best trade assets, but they may not be that interested in moving him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Maple Leafs injury news: Chris Tanev, John Tavares week-to-week, Bobrovsky gets scheduled day off

As the Toronto Maple Leafs navigate their upcoming four-game road trip, there are several updates regarding the injury status of key veterans. Chris Tanev remains week-to-week with an upper-body injury, but will travel with the team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Stecher & the Fourth Line Make Their Case

The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to find some momentum. Thursday night’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers, sealed by Troy Stecher’s goal with 26.3 seconds remaining, gave Toronto its third straight victory and improved its record to 6-4-2.

Kirill Marchenko News / Yardbarker / October 23