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Around the NHL: Penguins open to moving veteran forwards, Jets’ bracing for ‘conversations’ once Hellebuyck returns
Around the NHL: Penguins open to moving veteran forwards, Jets’ bracing for ‘conversations’ once Hellebuyck returns
Monday's FTB: Back-to-back time
Four games this week.
Aatu Räty Gets Fresh Start With the Maple Leafs, but Potential Only Goes So Far
Aatu Räty Gets Fresh Start With the Maple Leafs, but Potential Only Goes So Far
Do the Maple Leafs have an internal John Tavares replacement ready?
The Toronto Maple Leafs need someone to step up.
John Tavares' injury could change everything for the Maple Leafs
Taking a look at the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs going forward without their star center John Tavares
Nikita Zadorov Linked To Maple Leafs After Agent's Comment
It was an eventful weekend for the Boston Bruins ' bruising defenseman Nikita Zadorov. Friday night, he took an unnecessary double-minor against the Anaheim Ducks for roughing up Frank Vatrano not once, but twice. Nikita Zadorov really doubled down on Frank Vatrano 😬 (via @sportsonprime) https://t.co/B44rDIgar8 — TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 17, 2026 Boston head coach Marco Sturm then sat Zadorov on Saturday night's game with a surprising healthy scratch. The coach admitted it was for "disciplinary" reasons for the big D-man's actions on the ice the night before. Naturally, the benching didn't sit well with Zadorov—or his outspoken agent Dan Milstein. In fact, when a Twitter user posted a comment that the defenseman wouldn't be treated like that if he were a Toronto Maple Leaf, Milstein actually responded, sparking a Zadorov-to-Toronto rumor: No he would not… — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) October 18, 2026 "No, he would not..." be treated that way in Toronto, said Milstein. This is certainly intriguing timing, as the Leafs are definitely in the market for an impact defenseman, as noted by Elliotte Friedman Saturday night . The 6'7" Zadorov, who has averaged about 200 hits and 100 blocked shots in each of the last two seasons with the Bruins, would certainly bring some qualities to the Leafs' blueline that have been lacking. Additionally, as hockey analyst and podcaster Jesse Blake noted , this isn't the first time that Zadorov has been linked to Toronto, AND that Milstein has fanned the flames , so to speak, of a trade to said Leafs. In 2023, while Zadorov was a Calgary Flame, he requested a trade, and Milstein posted this: Here comes Zadorov train… get your #LeafsForever tickets today… #WeAreGoldStar! https://t.co/kRtCtuu82z — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) November 11, 2023 "Here comes Zadorov train… get your #LeafsForever tickets today…" Insider Chris Johnston had tweeted the day before that Zadorov "would welcome a trade to Toronto," as pointed out by Blake. Back to this weekend's shenanigans, Zadorov missing a game in Boston is a pretty rare occurrence. How long Nikita Zadorov spent playing before missing his first game each season since signing with #NHLBruins : 2024-25 — 72 GP (81 total) 2025-26 — 53 GP (81 total) 2026-27 — 8 GP Not often that Zaddy is out of the lineup https://t.co/zY2wAlbqL6 — Marcussi (@Marcussi_MA) October 18, 2026 This is all some pretty wild stuff, and we'll see if there's any fire around this smoke, regarding Zadorov The Big Smoke . Blake, however, points to Zadorov's age (31), his constant time spent in the penalty box (led the NHL in PIM each of the past two years), and the controversies that follow him around. "There's no way (GM) John Chayka looks at 31-year-old Nikita Zadorov, who's the King of Penalties, and clearly, controversy follows him wherever he goes, he can't look at that and say, 'This is a solution to my problem.'... "They're not looking for just a stopgap... He's not a long-term solution on the back end for the Maple Leafs... It's not a real thing in my eye... There's no logic there."
Ivar Stenberg had some interesting comments about the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto chose Gavin McKenna over Ivar Stenberg as the first overall pick in 2026, and the Sharks forward almost feels relieved he wasn't drafted by the Maple Leafs.
Leafs trade Morgan Rielly to the Hurricanes for his immediate replacement in colossal trade proposal
Morgan Rielly could be on the outs in Toronto especially if a new trade proposal involving Carolina's Alexander Nikishin comes to fruition.
Vinni Lettieri Has Earned a Chance With the Maple Leafs
Vinni Lettieri Has Earned a Chance With the Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs recall Vinni Lettieri in search of more depth scoring
Now listed on the Maple Leafs official roster, veteran winger Vinni Lettieri has earned an opportunity with the big club after a majorly clutch Calder Cup run and a red-hot start with the Marlies this season. With John Tavares sidelined week-to-week, the Maple Leafs have an opening in their top nine and a need to [ ] The post Maple Leafs recall Vinni Lettieri in search of more depth scoring appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .