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Jim Hiller explains why he benched Gavin McKenna in brutal Leafs loss

The Toronto Maple Leafs collapsed to a brutal 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres after holding a 4-2 lead into the third period. But beyond the loss of two points, the one major thing that stood out about Thursday night's game was that top rookie Gavin McKenna was held to just six minutes an 36 seconds of ice-time.

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Leafs coach Hiller on 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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explains Gavin McKenna’s mid-game benching vs. Sabres

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller explained why he benched rookie Gavin McKenna midway through Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres. McKenna did not take a shift after the 10:20 mark of the second period, as the Maple Leafs fell 5-4 to the Sabres.

John Tavares News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Leafs’ Tavares leaves game with injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first game back at home after a three-game road trip on Thursday. Fans watched the Leafs blow a 4-2 lead to the Buffalo Sabres to suffer a gut-wrenching 5-4 overtime loss, but were subjected to a scarier scene early in the third period.

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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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Kirill Marchenko News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Instant Reaction: Kirill Marchenko dominant night not enough as Maple Leafs lose in OT

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a great night from Kirill Marchenko overshadowed by an injury to John Tavares and an overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Marchenko’s performance was surely the kind that they envisioned when they made the blockbuster trade for Matthew Knies prior to the start of the regular season.

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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.

John Tavares News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs’ John Tavares leaves game vs. Sabres with apparent injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares left Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period with an apparent injury. Tavares was on the ice for a minute, before heading to the dressing room with the assistance of a teammate.

Aatu Raty News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Maple Leafs getting Aatu Raty could be the perfect under-the-radar trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs made an under-the-radar move by acquiring center Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. The move itself shouldn’t register on the Richter scale.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Maple Leafs Acquire Aatu Räty From Canucks

John Chayka continues to shake up the Toronto Maple Leafs roster, making a trade on Thursday to acquire forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for two former NCAA signings in Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Bet on Aatu Räty: Who Won the Trade?

Sometimes, a hockey trade isn’t about landing a star. It’s about finding a player who might do better somewhere else. That’s what makes the Toronto Maple Leafs’ decision to acquire Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks interesting.

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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.

Aatu Raty News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs take low-risk bet on Aatu Raty’s latent potential in trade with Canucks

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka is on the move again. Ahead of Thursday’s game, Toronto acquired forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Maple Leafs acquire Räty from Canucks for Quillan, Buhr

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that they have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Maple Leafs bolster center room with intriguing Canucks trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs have moved the needle on the trade front once again amid the 2026-27 NHL season. This time, the Maple Leafs have acquired Vancouver Canucks forward Aatu Räty.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs acquire Aatu Räty from Canucks for Jacob Quillan, Brandon Buhr

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Thursday that they have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr.

Aatu Raty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Maple Leafs Acquire Aatu Raty

A few hours after clearing waivers, center Aatu Räty is granted a new opportunity. According to a team announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Acquire Forward Aatu Räty in Trade With Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired forward Aatu Räty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan, the club announced Thursday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Maple Leafs dealt discouraging injury update on key defensive defenseman

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Chris Tanev is expected to miss additional time because of an upper-body injury. The team announced on Thursday that the 36-year-old is considered week-to-week after sustaining the injury during Saturday’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Sergei Bobrovsky's underlying numbers make him the clear choice in net vs. Sabres

Much of the early attention on the Toronto Maple Leafs' backend has centered on goaltending with one netminder being steady out of the gates, while the other has been surprisingly lackluster, though the underlying numbers tell a different story than the results suggest.

Christopher Tanev News / Field Level Media / October 15

Leafs D Chris Tanev (upper body) is week-to-week

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. He exited in the first period of Saturday's 6-3 win at Colorado, logging just 3:29 of ice time across five shifts after a collision with Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Maple Leafs Line Changes Could Solve Two Problems

Sometimes a coach changes his forward lines because something isn’t working. Other times, he’s just looking for a little spark. I suspect Toronto Maple Leafs coach Jim Hiller is hoping for both as his team prepares to face the Buffalo Sabres.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / October 15

Elliotte Friedman reveals Maple Leafs’ plans after Chris Tanev injury

There has been plenty of talk regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs’ plans amid the mess that has become the Chris Tanev injury. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, fans shouldn’t expect a massive move anytime soon.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / October 15

Before the Puck Drops: What Do the Maple Leafs Need to Do to Beat Buffalo?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are back home tonight, and I suspect they'd be happy to put their road trip behind them. They collected three points in three games out west, but Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Utah reminded them that scoring goals isn't always enough.

John Chayka News / NHL Trade Talk / October 15

Is a Big Maple Leafs Trade Coming?: Chayka Doesn’t Go Up to Hit Singles

The Toronto Maple Leafs just learned that defenseman Chris Tanev will be out week to week with an injury, leaving the organization in an interesting position.

Gavin Mckenna News / TheLeafsnation / October 15

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna talks about growing confidence amidst four-game point streak

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna is starting to feel more comfortable at the NHL level, as evidenced by his current four-game point streak. It started with his first career multi-point game on October 6 which included his first NHL goal set up by captain Auston Matthews.

Christopher Tanev News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Leafs' Chris Tanev week-to-week with upper-body injury

Thanks to the injuries, Tanev was limited to just 11 games during the 2025-26 season.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Maple Leafs Have 2 Big Problems Holding Them Back

The Toronto Maple Leafs are still finding their footing under new head coach Jim Hiller. There have been encouraging moments, including a strong offensive performance against the Colorado Avalanche, but then on Tuesday the team fell behind again and lost to the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Maple Leafs begin homestand with Atlantic clash against Sabres

The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off a three-game homestand when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Toronto collected three points on a three-game road trip out west, capped by a hard-fought 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

What is the Leafs’ solution on defense?

The Toronto Maple Leafs, in their first season under new head coach Jim Hiller with a roster re-tooled by new general manager John Chayka, continue to look shaky as they try to find their footing and re-establish themselves as a perennial playoff team in the Eastern Conference.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / October 13

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Matthews, Roslovic & One Problem Needs Fixing

The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the season, sitting at 3-2-1, and I think we’re still trying to figure out exactly what this team is. There’s an interesting little reminder here, too.