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Matthew Knies has a plan for chirping his former Maple Leafs teammates

The Toronto Maple Leafs are visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night and while it was once a completely normal hockey game, it is now steeped in narrative after John Chayka pulled off his early-season blockbuster.

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10 stats that stand out from first 10 Maple Leafs games

It’s not even Halloween yet, but we’re already 10 games into the 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs season. It’s been a polarizing 10 games, but there’s been plenty to discuss from the new-look, high-octane Maple Leafs team.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Lindy's Sports / October 20

Maple Leafs badly need defensive change to make NHL playoffs

So far in the 2026-27 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been decidedly mediocre. Through the team’s first 10 games of the season, the Maple Leafs are an average 4-4-2, collecting 10 points through the season’s first 10 games.

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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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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg are living up to early career expectations

It didn’t take long for the top two picks of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft to meet on the ice. As the San Jose Sharks travelled to The Six to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday, the focal point going into the game is the matchup between the first- and second-overall picks at the 2026 Draft: Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg.

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

The Maple Leafs Found a Way to Win. Can They Keep It Going?

The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t play a perfect game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, but they did the job. Their power play came through, the penalty kill did its part, and Sergei Bobrovsky made the saves when the team needed him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 20

Maple Leafs play their best game of the year — that nobody watched

The Toronto Maple Leafs played their best game of the season defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1, in a game that nobody watched. "Nobody" is a broad term because there were over 18,000 fans at Scotiabank Arena and tens of thousand other fans watching on TV, but this game was not available to the general public.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 20

4 defensemen that could solve the Maple Leafs' biggest problem

Five shifts. That’s all Chris Tanev managed in Denver on October 10 before heading down the tunnel, and he didn’t skate again after the 11:08 mark of the first period.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Professor Press Box / October 20

Bobrovsky Settles the Maple Leafs Down. Can He Keep It Going?

Sometimes, a goalie can do more for a team than simply stop pucks. He can settle things down, give his teammates a little confidence, and remind everyone that a game doesn't have to slip away when something goes wrong.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Larry Brown Sports / October 20

Auston Matthews makes a strong statement on Gavin McKenna after rookie’s game-winner

Gavin McKenna came to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ rescue on Monday, helping his team beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. His third-period game-winner and overall demeanor have seemingly left a positive impression on another former No.

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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 / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Leafs’ Jim Hiller expands on Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna’s ability to deliver in big moments

Auston Matthews and Gavin McKenna led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, earning some glowing praise from head coach Jim Hiller post-game.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Penalty Kill, Power Play & Faceoff Success

The Toronto Maple Leafs needed a win, and they got one Monday night, beating the San Jose Sharks 3–1. It wasn’t a perfect performance, and the team still has defensive issues to clean up, but there were some encouraging signs.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Gavin McKenna wants to be known as big moment performer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in the win column after defeating the San Jose Sharks 3-1 on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. Special teams were the

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 3-1 Win Over Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday (Oct. 17), and were looking to respond against a San Jose Sharks team that is hoping to find their way into playoff contention this season.

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Report: Maple Leafs not interested in including Easton Cowan in any trade talks

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka continues to look for ways to upgrade his roster, specifically his defensive corps, but that doesn’t mean he’s willing to trade away some of his best young talent.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

Auston Matthews raves about Sergei Bobrovsky’s ‘huge’ performance following 3-1 win vs. Sharks

Sergei Bobrovsky stood tall for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the San Jose Sharks, and this time, the Leafs did their jobs in front of him for a total team win.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 20

4 takeaways from Maple Leafs-Sharks: McKenna’s sensational winner, Bobrovsky’s excellent start

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews called upon his team to play with more emotion heading into Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks. For the better part of 40 minutes, it didn’t always appear that the Leafs responded to Matthews’ call.

Kirill Marchenko News / Field Level Media / October 20

Kirill Marchenko faces former team as Maple Leafs meet Blue Jackets

Kirill Marchenko blossomed into one of the league's most potent offensive performers in his first four NHL seasons, all with the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Auston Matthews Praises Gavin McKenna for Using ‘Time and Space’ in Maple Leafs’ Win

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews praised rookie Gavin McKenna after the youngster helped the team end its three-game losing streak. McKenna scored the game-winner in Toronto’s 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday, Oct.

Gavin Mckenna News / Trade Talk Sports / October 20

McKenna Silences the Noise, but the Maple Leafs Still Need Patience

Every young hockey player arrives in the NHL with a reputation. Some have to prove they belong. Others, especially a first-overall pick like Gavin McKenna, have to live up to expectations before they’ve had much time to figure out the league.

Vinni Lettieri News / Trade Talk Sports / October 19

Vinni Lettieri’s Maple Leafs Call-Up Is Worth Celebrating

I’m a sucker for a hockey journeyman. Maybe it’s my inner teacher coming out, but I always find myself rooting for the player who keeps working, even when the NHL hasn’t quite worked out the way he hoped.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Maple Leafs’ Overreliance on Matthews and Nylander Remains a Concern

So far in the 2026-27 season, the same storyline seems to follow the Toronto Maple Leafs every year: overreliance on Auston Matthews and William Nylander to carry the scoring.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Rival teams think the Maple Leafs could be pushed into a panic trade

Word is spreading around the NHL that the Toronto Maple Leafs are feeling the heat, and some teams think they can use it. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, some believe Toronto can be talked into doing something it doesn’t really want to do.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

The Maple Leafs’ $10.75 million goaltending gamble is already blowing up

The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant changes this offseason. They brought in a new head coach and general manager, added multiple bottom-six forwards, traded for and signed Darren Raddysh to help shore up the blue line, traded Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko, and landed Gavin McKenna after selecting him first overall in the draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Maple Leafs Recall Vinni Lettieri, Place John Tavares On IR

When it was announced yesterday that Maple Leafs center John Tavares was out week-to-week, a recall from the minors was expected. That recall is center Vinni Lettieri, who has been recalled from AHL Toronto, per the NHL’s Media Site.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / October 18

Major Maple Leafs Trade Plans Emerge After Injury Blow

The Toronto Maple Leafs are willing to pay a significant price to upgrade their defense while Chris Tanev remains sidelined. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman has reported that the Leafs have already set the parameters for what the franchise will accept in return.