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Maple Leafs' third-period woes earn them brutal loss to the Wild

The struggles continued for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday night. Zack MacEwen had a goal and an assist for Toronto.

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Instant Reaction: Homestand from hell continues as Maple Leafs drop fifth straight

As if things couldn’t get any worse for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they found another way to dig themselves into a bigger hole with a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 11

Maple Leafs lineup news: Zack MacEwen doesn’t skate, Chris Tanev paired with Dakota Mermis

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Wild, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a few adjustments at practice. Chris Tanev was moved to the third pair with Dakota Mermis, while Oliver Ekman-Larsson rejoined Troy Stecher.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / November 5

Why Zack MacEwen Is the Maple Leafs' Best Contract

Sometimes the most useful players on a hockey team aren't the ones who arrive with big contracts or plenty of attention. They're the guys who quietly go about their business and gradually make you wonder how the team got so much for so little.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 5

Zack MacEwen discusses what makes Maple Leafs’ fourth line so effective

After struggling to a last-place finish in the Atlantic Division during the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ management took an aggressive approach

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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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 3

The Best Bargain Contract on the Maple Leafs by a Long Shot

Sometimes the best bargains in hockey aren’t the players who arrive with big introductions and plenty of expectations. They’re the guys who come in, do their jobs, and gradually make you wonder how the team got so much for so little.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 29

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Zack MacEwen?

The emergence of Zack MacEwen as a legitimate option for the Toronto Maple Leafs to start the season was a development that not many saw coming. His signing of a two-year deal with an AAV of $875K flew under the radar, given how many other deals the Leafs got done at the start of the free agent frenzy.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 28

Zack MacEwen among notables in Maple Leafs’ projected opening night lineup

There are few surprises ahead of Tuesday’s season opener, but Zack MacEwen appears to have made the opening night roster for the Toronto Maple Leafs. MacEwen was placed on the right wing of the fourth line during Tuesday’s practice, with Brandon Duhaime on the left and Teddy Blueger at centre.

Toronto Maple Leafs 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.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / July 3

Maple Leafs Quick Hits: MacEwen, Rybinski & Depth Moves Continue

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to shape their organizational depth with a pair of under-the-radar moves that say as much about their identity as any headline signing.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen to 2-year contract reportedly worth $875K annually

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Zack MacEwen to a two-year contract, reportedly worth $875K annually. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report the signing.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Leafs sign Brandon Duhaime, Zack MacEwen to contracts

The first day of free agency continues to be an extraordinarily busy one for new Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka as he aims to re-shape the team’s roster.

New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / May 13

New Jersey Devils UFA Profiles: Evgenii Dadonov & Zack MacEwen

With the restricted free agents profiled for this upcoming offseason, its time to shift our attention to the unrestricted free agents. The New Jersey Devils didn’t have a lot of pending UFAs to begin with going into the offseason.

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Devils’ Stefan Noesen undergoes knee surgery, Zack MacEwen out for season

A pair of New Jersey Devils forwards will be out for significant lengths of time in the wake of injury news announced on Saturday afternoon. The Devils have placed Stefan Noesen on injured reserve in anticipation of the veteran forward undergoing knee surgery this coming week to address a lingering issue.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Devils Place Zack MacEwen on IR, Recall Nathan Legare

The New Jersey Devils have announced that forward Zack MacEwen has been placed on injured reserve (IR) after sustaining a lower-body injury against the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 10, 2025

MacEwen Slots Back Into the Lineup as Devils Prepare to Host the Islanders

On Monday, Nov. 10, the New Jersey Devils will host the New York Islanders for their first matchup of the season. This game closes out a three-game homestand for the Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 10, 2025

Devils activate Zack MacEwen

The Devils announced that they have activated right-winger Zack MacEwen from long-term injured reserve. To open a roster spot for him, Brian Halonen was assigned to AHL Utica yesterday.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / October 13, 2025

Devils’ Zack MacEwen to miss ‘considerable amount of time’ due to injury

A veteran grinder is going to be on the shelf for the foreseeable future. When speaking to the media on Monday, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe revealed that forward Zack MacEwen will miss a “considerable amount of time” with an injury.

NHL News / Canucks Daily / January 21, 2025

Former Vancouver Canucks Forward Zack MacEwen Takes Leave of Absence for Personal Reasons

Former Vancouver Canucks forward Zack MacEwen won't be with the AHL's Belleville Senators for the next little while as he's away from the club for personal reasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 25, 2024

Top five Oilers fights of the year: #4 — Josh Brown fights Zack MacEwen

Welcome to Oilersnation’s top five fights of the year, where we take a look at the highest-rated Edmonton Oilers fights of the year, courtesy of our friends at Hockey Fights.