“We’ve been through that scenario a bunch in the past. We’re very comfortable being in those situations, so we had a good mindset going into the [third period].” — Ryan Tverberg on Toronto trailing after two periods The Toronto Marlies’ power play came up clutch in the third period as they mounted a come-from-behind 5-3 […]
We’re now officially heading into training camp, as the Toronto Maple Leafs completed their 2026 Prospects Challenge on Sunday with a 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
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.
After the Olympic break, the Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a “could go either way” stretch. Nothing about their first half screams momentum, but there are a few storylines that could tilt things their way if they start right.
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.
They always say that if you’re a junior hockey player that doesn’t get drafted to the NHL, your story isn’t necessarily over. Plenty of undrafted CHL players have made it out of the league and made a name for themselves, just look at Mark Giordano, who finished his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs and currently works with the Toronto Marlies.
“If we want to become the elite team that we think we can be with the group that we have, we just can’t play that way. We have to learn from it, sooner rather than later.
After surrendering two two-goal leads against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs flipped the script vs. the Winnipeg Jets, coming from behind in the third period to pull out a 4–3 overtime win.
It’s been a choppy start for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and no one should be surprised. New systems, new players, and a new voice behind the bench take time to settle.
In the first battle of Ontario this season, the Toronto Marlies dominated the game for 40 minutes. An inability to make it count on the scoreboard almost came back to haunt them in the third period.
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.
Borya Valis scored twice for the Toronto Marlies, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rochester Americans in a 4-3 season-opening loss Friday. Isak Rosen scored twice for Rochester, while Devon Levi made 24 saves.
Last spring, the Leafs signed Borja Valis to an ELC. He’s an undrafted overager out of the WHL, most recently playing wing for the Prince George Cougars.
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were active at the trade deadline and significantly upgraded their roster at the cost of their prospect system. They had to part with first-round picks in both transactions to acquire players like Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton, as well as Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were active at the trade deadline and made upgrades to their roster at the expense of their prospect system. To fit in the likes of Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton, the Leafs had to give up first-round picks in each deal and also found themselves parting with Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, respectively.
The Leafs have been among the league’s contenders for several years now, and naturally, they have shipped out draft picks and prospects year after year in the pursuit of a deep playoff run.
Prince George Cougars forward Borya Valis signed a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Valis is in the midst of a breakout season, and his hard work has officially paid off.