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Maple Leafs Open to Another Blockbuster Trade, But Who Could Be Moved?

The Toronto Maple Leafs aren’t closing the door on another major swing. When general manager John Chayka was asked whether he’d be comfortable pulling off another blockbuster in the vein of the midseason Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies trade.

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Maple Leafs GM Issues One-Word Response to Blockbuster Trade Question

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka made clear Monday that he is willing to make another major trade if the right opportunity emerges, with improving the team’s defense being the current focus.

Luke Haymes News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Maple Leafs Prospect Roundup: 2026 draft class update, Luke Haymes stays hot

The vibes around the Leafs have been noticeably different this year, and a lot of that can be traced back to winning the draft lottery and the opportunity to add a franchise cornerstone in Gavin McKenna.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

Maple Leafs’ new Hometown Remix jersey has apparently leaked

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting a new look for the 2026-27 season as part of the "Hometown Remix" launch across the NHL, and the full design might have just leaked out.

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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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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Maple Leafs Exposed: So What Went Wrong in Calgary?

The Toronto Maple Leafs arrived in Calgary riding a four-game winning streak. They left with a 5-2 loss, an injured player, and a few uncomfortable questions.

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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.

Matthew Knies News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

Maple Leafs may have dodged a bullet by trading Matthew Knies

The Toronto Maple Leafs should be glad they moved on from Matthew Knies when they did. Knies’ explosion in his first two games with the Columbus Blue Jackets immediately triggered backlash from Leafs fans.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly Finding His Game With Chris Tanev Out

Under 20 games into their 2026-27 season the Toronto Maple Leafs are seeing injuries pile up on their back end. First it was Chris Tanev, followed by injuries to Marshall Rifai and Nick Blankenburg.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Professor Press Box / October 27

The Maple Leafs Need More Than a Goalie Who Recovers

Sergei Bobrovsky has been around long enough to know that a bad goal or two doesn’t have to ruin an entire night. The veteran goaltender has shown he can settle down, regain his focus, and keep the Toronto Maple Leafs in a game even after giving up a couple of goals he would probably like back.

Auston Matthews News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews laments penalties in loss to Flames

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews pointed to poorly timed penalties as a factor in why his team fell to the Calgary Flames. Entering the game on a four-game win streak and with the vibes in a good place, the team still felt off on Monday and was far from its best.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko leaves loss to Flames with lower-body injury

The injury bug has hit the Toronto Maple Leafs hard in 2026-27, with John Tavares, Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev all on the shelf. That list got even longer on Monday night, as star winger Kirill Marchenko exited a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames early in the second period due to a lower-body injury, the team announced.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

The Maple Leafs just lost one of their most important forwards

The Toronto Maple Leafs' four-game win streak sadly came to an end last night, as they suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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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 / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, Cowan, Bobrovsky, MacEwen & Marchenko

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a night to forget in Calgary, dropping a 5-2 decision to the Flames after a game filled with turnovers, defensive breakdowns and missed chances.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka praises Easton Cowan’s start to his sophomore campaign

The Toronto Maple Leafs are getting production from almost every aspect of their roster through their first 14 games of the 2026-27 regular season. While

Easton Cowan News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

Easton Cowan puts blame on himself for Maple Leafs’ loss to Flames: ‘I cost us the game’

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan has been off to an excellent start to his sophomore campaign, but he’s not going to bed happy following the team’s 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / October 27

5 takeaways from Leafs-Flames: Cooley outplays Bobrovksy, Marchenko’s injury sends lines into blender

All good things must come to an end, but the Toronto Maple Leafs will surely be ruing their 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The scoreline is flattering to the Flames, who netted two empty-net goals, but it was a largely flat, erratic performance from the Maple Leafs, who entered Monday’s game on a four-game winning streak.

Auston Matthews News / Editor In Leaf / October 27

Auston Matthews makes history, but Maple Leafs’ winning streak ends in disaster against Flames

The Toronto Maple Leafs' four-game winning streak was snapped on Monday night with a 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames in what was Toronto's final game at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Kirill Marchenko News / TheLeafsnation / October 26

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs lose to Flames, and worse, lose Kirill Marchenko to injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs couldn’t survive a hot start by the Calgary Flames, dropping Monday night’s game by a score of 5-2. But the dark cloud that was the injury to Kirill Marchenko in the second period makes an October loss to a Western Conference team look like nothing.

Kirill Marchenko News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

Marchenko Leaves Game for Maple Leafs: Injury Update

Kirill Marchenko left Monday’s game for the Toronto Maple Leafs after an awkward fall that saw his leg bend under him. The Maple Leafs PR department said he would not return to the game.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Are the Maple Leafs Already Making Excuses for Bobrovsky?

Monday night, Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start for the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight in Calgary. It’s a chance for him to get his numbers where he and the Leafs want them, much higher than the ones already drawing attention.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Leafs update injury status of Tanev, Tavares, Domi, Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs may be riding a four-game winning streak, but they’re still operating at far less than full strength. Toronto is missing a handful of regulars due to injury, but it appears that at least a few of them are getting nearer to returning.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

The Maple Leafs May Have Found Something Young Players Need

Developing a young hockey player isn’t always about getting him to the NHL as quickly as possible. Sometimes, it’s about knowing when he isn’t quite ready.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan’s Impact & Stecher’s Long-Awaited Reunion With Rielly

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of interesting stories worth a closer look. Easton Cowan is putting up some nice early numbers, and while we’re still a long way from knowing what his season will look like, it’s encouraging to see a young player find ways to contribute without needing a pile of ice time.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Blowout loss to the Maple Leafs highlight Oilers' flaws

Things have been great for the Edmonton Oilers to open the 2026-27 season, and almost all of that is related to their top-line duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Four-goal third propels surging Maple Leafs past Oilers

It’s time to talk about Connor McDavid’s historic 260-point pace

Oilers’ dynamic duo dominated against reigning Cup champs

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Who will be the first NHL coach fired in 2026-27?

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.