Your complete Maple Leafs coverage
Latest team news.Up-to-the-minute.
Blogs
Independent Maple Leafs opinion, analysis, history, and fan perspectives.
GDT: Shark Attack
Stenberg vs McKenna
Maple Leafs can steal Boston's star centre as payback for Fraser Minten
Pavel Zacha's name has floated around the trade rumour mill and Toronto has the perfect chance to enact some payback for Boston stealing away Fraser Minten.
Sharks at Maple Leafs game 9: Lines, game thread and how to watch
The San Jose Sharks are north of the border today, getting ready for the Canada swing of the team’s road trip. Things start out in Toronto and a showdown with the Maple Leafs. The game features a head to head battle between the 2026 first overall pick Gavin McKenna and the 2026 second overall pick Ivar Stenberg. Both kids have started off the season well. McKenna has five points in nine games and is averaging 14:23 of ice time per game. Though he only played 6:36 against Buffalo on Oct. 1...
NHLTR Mock Trade: Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson To The Blues
Simon Edvinsson is a top-four defenseman in the Detroit Red Wings organization. A deal should've been done prior to owner Chris Ilitch demoting long-time general manager Steve Yzerman, as he prioritized handicapping the team before signing a dedicated player like Edvinsson. The Swedish-born blueliner is one of many in a long line of potential Swedes who have made names for themselves not only in the NHL, but wearing the Red Wings crest, if we go back to Nicklas Lidstrom, who had the game of hockey down to a science, but unlike his counterpart, was a late-round draft pick who never had the same kind of hype surrounding him as Edvinsson had until later in his career. Despite Edvinsson's pedigree, the team has prolonged the situation of signing the former 6th overall pick in 2021. Interim GM Horcroff made a statement that signing him was of the utmost priority on Oct. 14th, yet five days have passed, and we've not seen progress, aside from Edvinsson heading back to North America on his dime and practicing in his gear with the Colgate Women's Hockey team. Red Wings GM Shawn Horcoff says he has "zero interest" in trading Simon Edvisson. "Not something I'm entertaining. We want to sign him." — Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) October 14, 2026 Simon Edvinsson at a Colgate Women's Hockey pre-game skate wearing a Boston University helmet (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) and his Red Wings practice gear. "Property of Detroit" we'll see! #LGRW https://t.co/9kSqVNvRud — Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) October 17, 2026 Mock Trade: Simon Edvinsson to the St. Louis Blues Edvinsson is a first-round pick who has played 175 games in the NHL and plays a two-way game on the blueline. While not purely a defensive defenseman, he's scored 60 points (19 goals, 41 assists) and has shown prowess with his skating capabilities and his shot. He's exceeded expectations being placed alongside RHD Moritz Seider last season, scoring 31 points in 78 games on the top pair. He can play a solid defensive game and isn't afraid to get physical, along with his silky-smooth hands and ability to thread the needle . If Interim GM Horcroff does fail to sign him before December, could we expect the worst? This is speculation, as he was linked to the Blues on Oct. 13th, by The Fourth Period. Fourth Period: Several clubs have expressed interest in Simon Edvinsson, including the Bruins, Blues, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Mammoth; Shawn Horcoff has continued to relay to teams that his goal is to get Edvinsson signed (10/13) — NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) October 13, 2026 What could the Red Wings expect to get for him? Utilizing another model by Ryan Pawlowski , the Blues could package an NHL defenseman, such as Brandon Carlo, plus a 2027 fifth-round pick, Adam Jiricek, and Otto Stenberg in return for one of the best emerging blueliners in the NHL. Keep in mind that the Blues would need Edvinsson to sign an extension before agreeing to this kind of payment to Detroit.
Islanders Hit With Double Dose Of Bad Injury Timeline News
It was a rough weekend for the New York Islanders on the injury front. They've lost both Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli for multi-week periods. #Isles injury timelines: Matias Maccelli out 2-4 weeks Cal Ritchie out 4-6 weeks Both with lower-body injuries. — NHL Rosters (@NHL_Rosters) October 19, 2026 Ritchie, the second-year forward, is out four-to-six weeks, after being injured early in the first period of the Isles' game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. A hit against the glass from Nick Blankenburg left Ritchie in obvious pain, after just :28 seconds of ice time for the youngster. Initially, it appeared that an upper-body injury could be the result, but t he Islanders have confirmed a lower-body injury. Indeed, Ritchie appeared to be favoring his left leg while skating over to the bench. This is the third lower-body injury for the 21-year-old since the beginning of last season. Maccelli's ugly-looking leg injury will keep him on the shelf for several weeks As for newcomer Maccelli, his injury looked uglier as his left leg folded awkwardly under him as he tried to change direction while skating out from behind the net. Matias Maccelli was hurt on this sequence. Not good. https://t.co/b9cgmO3CtV — Rob Taub (@RTaub_) October 17, 2026 Maccelli had been off to a nice start with his new team, with six points in eight games and a +3 rating. They'll join top-line center Mat Barzal on the shelf. He has been out for the early part of this season while recovering from an aggravation of a prior left-knee injury and inflammation that flared up right before training camp.
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Concerns, Kent Johnson’s Rise and a Test Against Toronto
The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the week of Oct. 19–25 looking for greater consistency at both ends of the ice. A 1-0 overtime win over the New York Rangers offered…
Maple Leafs reveal unexpected plan for their goaltending rotation
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller has a new plan in the crease.
Zach Werenski trade talks reignited as Maple Leafs look to upgrade defense
There's been online speculation that the Maple Leafs could circle back to a Zach Werenski trade with him instantly improving Toronto's mediocre blue line.
Nylander questionable for Maple Leafs vs. Sharks with Illness
William Nylander is questionable for the Maple Leafs' game against the Sharks Monday after missing morning skate with an illness, per NHL.com.
Ivar Stenberg’s Maple Leafs Draft Story Shows That Fit Matters
Ivar Stenberg’s Maple Leafs Draft Story Shows That Fit Matters