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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 28
Will Maple Leafs Realize They Made a Huge Goaltending Mistake?
The Toronto Maple Leafs decided that 37-year-old goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was their guy. To the tune of $7 million per season over three seasons, the organization signed the veteran netminder after a down season, hoping he’d bounce back and be the answer in goal this coming season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / August 28
Maple Leafs' goaltending could ruin their entire season
The Toronto Maple Leafs made their biggest splash this offseason when they signed one of the top free agents in the market in Sergei Bobrovsky. In doing so, both young goaltenders Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby became expendable and were both traded away this summer.
Artur Akhtyamov News / TheLeafsnation / August 28
Maple Leafs’ Artur Akhtyamov appears on Daily Faceoff’s Top 25 NHL-affiliated goalie prospects
You can never have enough goaltending depth throughout a National Hockey League organization. While the Toronto Maple Leafs have their goaltender of the
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?"
NHL News / Editor In Leaf / August 28
With Gavin McKenna, the Maple Leafs must learn the same lesson the Devils did with Jack Hughes
The Toronto Maple Leafs got a lifeline this offseason. When they moved up in the 2026 NHL Draft and got the opportunity to take Penn State superstar Gavin McKenna, it opened their contention window all over again.
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.
Gavin Mckenna News / Editor In Leaf / August 28
Maple Leafs may have a problem if Gavin McKenna is too good
It’s hard to imagine that Gavin McKenna being too good from the get-go could become a problem. But when looking at the way the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup could shape up, it might just be.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 28
Nick Paul Could Be Exactly What the Maple Leafs Need in April
When I think about Nick Paul, I don't immediately think about his regular-season numbers. I think about what he did after Tampa Bay acquired him from Ottawa.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 28
Maple Leafs Fans Shouldn’t Expect Gavin McKenna to Be Alex Ovechkin
There is nothing wrong with being excited about Gavin McKenna. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t had a first-overall pick in a very long time, and McKenna arrives in Toronto with enormous expectations after being selected first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Luke Haymes News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 28
2026 T25U25: Luke Haymes is #13 
Luke Haymes comes from the family of undrafted college free agents and has developed into a solid middle-six centre for the Marlies and a useful depth option for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / August 28
2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #1 Gavin McKenna
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / August 28
Maple Leafs' forgotten prospect finally makes the jump from Russia
The Toronto Maple Leafs have never really stopped working this summer. New general manager John Chayka has been extremely busy, tinkering along the edges or completely rebuilding the Leafs' depth.
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 / August 27
3 Maple Leafs newcomers who could be steals after a busy offseason
The Toronto Maple Leafs brought in multiple new players this offseason. It is understandable, as they had a disappointing 2025-26 season and were in need of a shakeup.
Auston Matthews News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Can the Maple Leafs Win With Auston Matthews Leading?
When I wrote about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ depth this week, my argument was pretty simple: give Auston Matthews a real supporting cast and stop asking him to be a shutdown defensive stopper.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 27
When Being a Maple Leafs Fan Collides With Being a Consumer
There is an interesting conflict sitting underneath the latest outrage over Toronto Maple Leafs ticket prices, and it has very little to do with whether someone can afford a ticket.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / August 27
The Maple Leafs Keep Building Their Next Layer of Depth
The Toronto Maple Leafs don't get much attention when they sign players to AHL contracts in August. That's understandable. These aren't the moves that dominate the headlines, and nobody is going to suggest that Reese Johnson, Jackson Kunz and Timofei Obvintsev suddenly change the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup chances.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Blueline Age, Forward Depth & Toronto’s Biggest Upgrade
There is a different way to look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into this season. Much of the discussion has focused on whether new general manager John Chayka has improved the roster enough, particularly on defence.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
3 Maple Leafs Prospects to Watch Closely in 2026-27
A small restock at the 2026 NHL Draft has the Toronto Maple Leafs back in the conversation of having some strong prospect options to look forward to down the road.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 27
What roster spots are available at Maple Leafs’ training camp, and who might earn them?
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this season with a very different feel to their roster. General manager John Chayka has laid out an immediate win-now plan, stepping into the captain’s chair in Toronto and looking to right the ship to a Stanley Cup victory.
Auston Matthews News / Daily Faceoff / August 27
Will Auston Matthews find a second gear later in his career?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to put their 2025-26 season behind them as quickly as possible. After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the Leafs made radical changes.
Alexander Nylander News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 26
Flames To Sign Alex Nylander To Professional Tryout
Alexander Nylander is set to head west. According to Puckpedia, the Flames are set to bring him into the organization on a professional tryout agreement.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 25
Toronto’s Blue Line Comes With One Huge Question
The Toronto Maple Leafs have spent a ton of money reshaping their blue line, and once you add up the contracts, the number is honestly kind of striking.
Jack Kopacka News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23
Jack Kopacka Eyeing Return To North America
Jack Kopacka’s first stint in professional hockey didn’t yield an NHL opportunity so he opted to spend the last four years in Sweden. Now, it appears that he’s looking to return to North America, according to Expressen’s Mattias Persson (subscription link).
Morgan Rielly News / Daily Faceoff / August 23
Why hasn’t Morgan Rielly been traded yet?
In the offseason news that has yet to happen, defenseman Morgan Rielly is still a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After the Leafs missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in a decade, reports arose that Rielly and the team were looking at the possibility of trading the veteran away from the only team he’s ever known.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Maple Leafs fans should be excited about Gavin McKenna's first season
Gavin McKenna arrives in Toronto as an elite playmaker who stands out for his vision, natural talent, and a potential not seen on the Maple Leafs since Auston Matthews.
Morgan Rielly News / Yardbarker / August 17
Former Maple Leafs defenseman calls out Toronto over Morgan Rielly situation
The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the franchises most active this offseason, but they still have a pending issue to resolve ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.
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