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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.

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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.

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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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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 / 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.

John Chayka News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

How John Chayka's start with the Maple Leafs can lead to glory

It's been over four months since John Chayka and Mats Sundin took the reins of the Toronto Maple Leafs chariot, and the journey towards glory has seen fruitless cargo make way for freshly acquired stock.

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.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 17

Chris Johnston Hints at Maple Leafs' Early Plans for Gavin McKenna

Toronto Maple Leafs training camp opened with all attention on rookie Gavin McKenna after the 18-year-old forward joined the organization as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 17

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Tanev, Villeneuve, Rielly, Domi + Good News & Bad

The Toronto Maple Leafs have opened training camp with a few things to sort out before anybody gets too excited about line combinations and preseason games.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna offers 1st impressions of playing with William Nylander, John Tavares

Gavin McKenna is the most compelling player at training camp, as media and fans alike were waiting to see what his initial deployment would look like. McKenna was paired with John Tavares and William Nylander during the first on-ice session of Toronto Maple Leafs’ training camp, and spoke to reporters about his first official NHL practice.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / September 17

First look at the Maple Leafs’ training-camp lines: McKenna joins Tavares-Nylander, Roslovic with Matthews & Knies, McCabe-Tanev reunited

Our first meaningful clues about Jim Hiller’s vision for the Leafs’ opening night lineup arrived with the first practice of camp on Thursday morning. As always, opening-day training-camp lines are written in pencil.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Connor Hellebuyck's suspension could put Maple Leafs in the trade picture

The Winnipeg Jets' suspension of netminder Connor Hellebuyck could put the Toronto Maple Leafs into the picture. No, that’s not a hyperbolic statement aimed at generating clickbait.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Leafs designate Brendan Bonello as EBUG for 2026-27

A new face is prepared to don the blue and white, if called upon. When the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ training camp began on Thursday, it was reported that Brendan Bonello has been designated as the team’s emergency backup goaltender for the 2026-27 season.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 17

First Practice Report of 2026-2027

With no time to spare, the split between the team and the minor-leaguers is immediate. Courtesy of Kevin McGran on Twitter, the full list of practice groups and their numbers!

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Maple Leafs’ first training camp lineup reveals some big clues

Toronto Maple Leafs training camp is underway. We have waited months for this to happen, but the time is finally here and we get to see some semblance of hockey take place for the first time since last spring.

Ryan Reaves News / Editor In Leaf / September 17

Former Maple Leafs enforcer hangs them up for good

Among the swirl of news around the NHL on Thursday, one notable announcement involving a former Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer hit the airwaves. Ryan Reaves, a once resident tough guy for the Buds officially retired after 962 NHL games.

Auston Matthews News / Trade Talk Sports / September 17

Auston Matthews Reaffirms Commitment to the Toronto Maple Leafs

After an extremely busy offseason that has rejuvenated the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fanbase, it’s easy to forget that just months ago, the future of Auston Matthews was in serious question.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 17

Maple Leafs 2026 Training Camp Roster

Because the preseason games are two pairs of split squad games, the Leafs need at least two full teams worth of players for the opening week of camp. This is the full roster: 41 forwards, 25 defenders, and 7 goalies.

Jack Roslovic News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 17

Getting to know Jack Roslovic

Jack Roslovic is a versatile forward with a somewhat itinerant career so far in the NHL. He went from the USNTDP where he was on a roster with Auston Matthews and Matthew Tkachuk to one year in the NCAA before hitting the NHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Teddy Blueger?

The Toronto Maple Leafs put together one of the busiest off-seasons in recent memory. As training camp looms around the corner, the Maple Leafs are expected to welcome eight new faces to their opening-night roster.

Matthew Knies News / TheLeafsnation / September 17

Why the Matthew Knies trade rumours were bogus and should be silenced for good

Whether it was at last season’s trade deadline, around the NHL Draft, or in the weeks leading up to training camp, Matthew Knies never should have been involved in any trade rumours surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Max Domi News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

How Does Max Domi’s Absence Impact the Maple Leafs?

Max Domi missing the start of the season isn’t the kind of news that completely changes the Toronto Maple Leafs’ plans. But it is a problem Toronto probably didn’t need.

John Chayka News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

John Chayka Just Changed the Way the Maple Leafs Build a Hockey Team

There is a temptation, especially around the Toronto Maple Leafs, to make everything more complicated than it needs to be. Every signing has to mean something.

Auston Matthews News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Auston Matthews delivers a strong quote on his Maple Leafs loyalty

Auston Matthews’ love for the Toronto Maple Leafs remains strong. Even after an extremely disappointing season in which the Maple Leafs failed to reach the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Matthews’ loyalty to the city of Toronto and the team remains unshaken.