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Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller explains why he cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during 3rd period vs. Canucks

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, there was one pressing question that remained: why did head coach Jim Hiller cut Gavin McKenna’s ice time during the third period?

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Jim Hiller on the Leafs through 16 games: “We’ve been inconsistent — too inconsistent”

After a 4-2 win in Vancouver, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the effectiveness of the Joshua–Sissons–McKenna line, the return of Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz’s 5-1-0 start, the team’s consistency through 16 games, and Gavin McKenna’s ongoing adjustment to the NHL level.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 30

Jim Hiller on Morgan Rielly’s 2026-27 season to date: “He’s been both a good offensive player and solid defensively, so he’s right on the money”

After Friday’s practice, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the expected returns of Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev, Joshua’s size and net-front presence, the opportunity to clean up details in practice, his Vancouver homecoming, and Morgan Rielly’s play and leadership.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 30

NHL analyst slams Jim Hiller's treatment of Gavin McKenna

Sergei Bobrovsky's ongoing struggles in net and rookie Gavin McKenna's spectacular three-point performance were the clear headline-grabbers from the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 5-4 regulation loss to the Seattle Kraken.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Maple Leafs Under Jim Hiller: What Has Changed Since Craig Berube?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a new coach, a new message, and a chance to see whether a change behind the bench can help this group become something more than it was last season.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Maple Leafs’ Hiller May Be Sending the Wrong Message With Bobrovsky

On the surface, it is easy to blame Sergei Bobrovsky for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ consecutive losses against the Calgary Flames and Seattle Kraken. Some of the goals he surrendered were stoppable, and the timing of those mistakes mattered.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 29

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller did not consider pulling Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Kraken

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided a tacit defence of his goaltender, Sergei Bobrovsky, following Wednesday’s 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / October 29

Jim Hiller on whether he considered pulling Sergei Bobrovsky in the Leafs’ 5-4 loss to Seattle: “No. Not at all.”

After a 5-4 loss to Seattle, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the late losing goal, Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, the impact of the penalties, and the ongoing search for the right line combinations amid the injuries.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 28

Jim Hiller finally makes the lineup change Maple Leafs fans demanded

The Toronto Maple Leafs are being ravaged by injuries. Several key players have gone down, needing to leave a game early, and then being struck with the "out week-to-week" label shortly after.

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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 27

NHL Injuries: Jared McCann out 10 weeks; Chris Tanev skating with team but not ready yet

Robert Tiffin: Dallas Stars forward Radek Faksa missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Thursday. Forward Sam Steel missed yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 25

Maple Leafs’ Jim Hiller highlights Troy Stecher, Anthony Stolarz following blowout win vs. Oilers

It was a night to remember for the Toronto Maple Leafs, stomping the Edmonton Oilers 7-2 to start their four-game road trip. Toronto submitted a defensive masterclass in the process, winning its fourth consecutive game.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 23

Three Things That Make These Maple Leafs Fun to Watch

There’s something enjoyable about a hockey team that finds different ways to win. The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Thursday night in their third straight win, and this one had a little bit of everything.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23

Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller thrilled with passion, developing identity throughout his hockey team

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed a ton of character in their 5-4 win over the New York Rangers Thursday night. Head coach Jim Hiller was excited after the game to give praise to all the unsung heroes of his team, as the Leafs’ role players carried the load, and pushed everyone into the fight with their passion.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jim Hiller dubs win over Rangers Maple Leafs’ ‘best game’ of 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs are feeling it. After beating the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road, 6-2, on Tuesday, the Leafs returned home and took down the New York Rangers on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 21

Jim Hiller continues to be blown away by one Maple Leafs player

Easton Cowan's sophomore breakout continued in the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. While the game marked the highly anticipated first matchup between Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies, who traded places before the season, Cowan ultimately stole the show.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 18

Maple Leafs’ decade-long problem proves Jim Hiller isn't the only one to blame

An all-too-familiar trend is emerging in Jim Hiller's first season as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. When things get tough for the Leafs, the core takes a slight beating from the outside noise, but the head coach always gets it worse.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Maple Leafs Have a Bigger Problem Than Hiller Benching Gavin McKenna

On the surface, it’s one game. A rookie sat for a stretch, and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabers. It’s not ideal, but it doesn’t sound like the end of the world.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Why did Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna get benched?

Much has been made about the final result in The Six on Thursday night, and why one of the team’s young stars was stapled to the pine when the game was on the line.

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna benching: 'Probably should've got him out' in third period

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Jim Hiller Under Fire Over Gavin McKenna Blunder In Toronto

Gavin McKenna played a career-low 6:36 in Toronto’s 5-4 overtime loss to Buffalo, and the fallout has landed squarely on head coach Jim Hiller. While McKenna’s

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Trade Talk Sports / October 16

Jim Hiller Offers Strange Explanation for Benching Gavin McKenna

For an early regular-season game in mid-October, Thursday night’s Atlantic Division clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres was quite the eventful one.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Jim Hiller on Gavin McKenna benching: 'Probably should've got him out' in third period

In a chaotic Thursday evening matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres, one of the most intriguing storylines was what happened to Gavin McKenna.

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Jim Hiller’s Biggest Message Is to Just Slow Down

I was listening to Jim Hiller talk before Tuesday’s game against Nashville, and I kept hearing the same message. Slow down. Not literally, of course. The Maple Leafs don’t want to slow down on the ice.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Will Jim Hiller adjust his style with Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs underwent significant changes this offseason, many of which, at least with respect to their on-ice product, had an offensive bent.

Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

What are the early impressions of Jim Hiller with the Leafs?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had the sort of year that forces wholesale organizational changes in 2025-26, and after a summer of change, former Los Angeles Kings head coach Jim Hiller is tasked with righting the ship from behind the bench.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker / March 1

Kings HC Jim Hiller's once-promising tenure ends in disappointment

After leading the Los Angeles Kings to a surprising playoff appearance during the 2023-24 season, it appeared head coach Jim Hiller would end their postseason woes. Nearly two years later, that momentum has fizzled, and the Kings have moved on from the coach.

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Maple Leafs must look beyond selling off pieces for answers

Even Erik Karlsson is poking fun at the struggling Maple Leafs

Re-signing Evgeni Malkin should be obvious move for Penguins

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