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Do the Maple Leafs Have an Eight-Defenceman Problem?

In reading readers’ comments, someone asked an interesting question about the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster, and I think he's onto something. Can Toronto really afford to carry Emil Andrae, Troy Stecher and Nick Blankenburg as the seventh and eighth defencemen?

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One Maple Leafs prospect is having a perfect start to his season

The Toronto Maple Leafs are just days away from the start of a fresh season. In the meantime, the OHL season has just started, and one Leafs prospect was powerful against a top team, the London Knights.

William Nylander News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for William Nylander?

William Nylander enters the 2026-27 season as a core piece to the success of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a frustrating season in which Nylander only

Gavin Mckenna News / Professor Press Box / September 26

The McKenna Scoreboard Doesn't Tell the Whole Story

Something funny is happening with Gavin McKenna. The kid hasn't exactly lit up the preseason scoresheet. One secondary assist. That's it. For a player who went first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, that’s the kind of number that can get people talking.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

Zack MacEwen News / Professor Press Box / September 26

MacEwen Won a Job and Showed What the Maple Leafs Want

For years, it sometimes felt as if the Maple Leafs' roster was pretty much written in ink before training camp even began. The big names were settled, the supporting cast was mostly settled, and the fourth line was usually just a matter of figuring out who filled in around the edges.

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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.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

Report: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Kirill Marchenko

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of a handful of teams showing interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 26

Getting to know Morgan Rielly with Darren Raddysh

After months of trade rumours, and what certainly seemed like a genuine attempt by the Leafs to part with Morgan Rielly, he's still on the team, back on social media, and instantly paired with Darren Raddysh on the top pair in practices.

Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

Steven Lorentz, the right length to preseason, and a look forward: Leaflets

It looks like the opening night lineup for the Toronto Maple Leafs is pretty much set. There will be some salary cap creativity that will take place before Nick Blankenburg can officially be signed to the team.

Steven Lorentz News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Maple Leafs Lorentz Clearing Waivers Could Be Good News

Sometimes getting through waivers is actually good news. That's where Steven Lorentz finds himself with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lorentz was one of eight Maple Leafs placed on waivers Thursday.

Alexander Nylander News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Nylander Finally Has a Door Open with the Flames

Sometimes a hockey story doesn't need to be complicated. Alexander Nylander has a new contract. And for the former Maple Leafs forward, that's pretty darn good news.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Flames sign Alex Nylander to one-year contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Alex Nylander, the club announced Friday afternoon. Per the club release, the contract carries an NHL cap hit of $850,000.

Gavin Mckenna News / Trade Talk Sports / September 25

Gavin McKenna Jokingly Says This Is the Maple Leafs’ Year

The Toronto Maple Leafs have the well-documented longest active Stanley Cup drought in the NHL at 59 years, but an offseason full of additions has some feeling like this could finally be the year it ends in 2026-27.

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Steven Lorentz News / TheLeafsnation / September 25

Steven Lorentz among 8 Maple Leafs who cleared NHL waivers

Steven Lorentz and the seven other players the Toronto Maple Leafs placed on waivers on Thursday have officially cleared, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / September 25

Everyone cleared waivers, and the core group has jetted off to Arizona

The Leafs made all their cuts prior to their trip to Arizona to pick up Matthews wardrobe and bring it back to Toronto for the season. That's 84 games worth of designer leisure wear he has to have to hand, after all.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / September 25

Maple Leafs Trim Their Roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reduced their training camp roster by 27 players. They previously placed Cole McWard and Dakota Mermis on waivers for reassignment to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Maple Leafs Waive Veteran Forward Days Before 2026-27 NHL Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a slightly surprising roster move Thursday, placing a veteran forward on waivers and ultimately passing on reassigning him to the AHL’s Marlies on Friday.

Michael Bunting News / Editor In Leaf / September 25

2 former Maple Leafs remain free agents as training camp nears its end

Michael Bunting and James van Riemsdyk are still looking for work as NHL training camps near their end, leaving the two former Toronto Maple Leafs still looking for a job. At this point in the offseason, that's a little interesting.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 25

Maple Leafs make several roster moves — and opening night is taking shape

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made several roster moves ahead of their bonding trip to Scottsdale, Arizona. With their preseason games over and the 2026-27 opening night on the horizon, the moves that were made today give a good glimpse of what their team is going to look like for the season ahead.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Inside The Rink / September 24

Toronto Marlies: Who Could See NHL Action

The Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their depth with several additions this summer. However, injuries can strike at any time, and the Leafs may need to turn to the American Hockey League for reinforcements.

Matthew Knies News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Massive Maple Leafs Trade Not 'Front-Burner Stuff', But It’s Still There

It’s the question that never seems to completely go away: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs still thinking about trading Matthew Knies? The answer seems to be that they aren’t shopping the forward, but they haven’t ruled it out either.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Maple Leafs’ Overhaul of Bottom-Six Wasn’t Overkill

The Toronto Maple Leafs offseason was littered with moves in the hopes of bringing playoff hockey back to the city after missing the postseason in 2025-26.

Anthony Stolarz News / NHL Trade Talk / September 24

Something Has Changed for Anthony Stolarz in Toronto

If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, it’s time to rewind. Stolarz’s first season with the team was genuinely stellar. He was rock solid in the crease and looked like exactly the kind of addition Toronto needed.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Scoring depth could be a big area of concern for Leafs

After they failed to clinch a Stanley Cup Playoff berth for the first time in 10 seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026-27 campaign with the expectation of getting back into the postseason.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: McKenna, Depth Options & More Interesting Choices

The Toronto Maple Leafs finished their preseason with a 6–1 win over the Ottawa Senators, but the final score probably isn’t the most interesting thing from the night.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / September 23

Why the Maple Leafs Could Surprise the Atlantic This Season

Preseason’s underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ split-squad games against Montreal were a little sobering. But before fans panic, I want to explain why this team might be better positioned than people think in the Atlantic.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, Roslovic, Nylander & McKenna

The Toronto Maple Leafs lineup-building has a certain logic, and it’s easy to see. Familiarity matters. Players know where they’re supposed to be; they know who they’re playing with, and coaches don’t have to spend the first month of the season reinventing the wheel.