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Gavin McKenna joins Auston Matthews and John Tavares in a rare Maple Leafs first-overall trio
Gavin McKenna joins John Tavares and Auston Matthews as first overall picks marking a rare feat for the Maple Leafs trio.
Expect Major Changes To NHL Teams EBUG Situations In 2026-27 Due To CBA
The Toronto Maple Leafs Zamboni driver, David Ayers , made a name for himself during the 2019-20 season. After the Carolina Hurricanes goalie James Reimer left the game due to an injury, and subsequently, Petr Mrazek would suffer a collision with Kyle Clifford, Ayers received a chance to change the course of the game. He'd step onto the ice midway into the second period and help deliver a win for the Carolina Hurricanes against the team he worked for. The Hurricanes won 6-3, in what seemed like an otherworldly situation. However, we're six years past that season, and the NHL has accounted for this situation. In the current CBA with the NHLPA, teams will have to carry three full-time goaltenders. One who travels with the team as a full-time EBUG. Interestingly enough, the position will remain for amateurs . I guess, for goaltenders who fell through the cracks of the NHL draft, or never got their shot, this could be a chance to be part of an NHL organization. Instead, EBUGs will now be team employees approved by the league and on-site for home and road games. They can’t have NHL experience, nor can they have 80 or more games of professional hockey experience, nor can they have played professional hockey in the prior three seasons. NHL teams have been mum on the emergency goalie front, but one team that has debuted their EBUG is the Boston Bruins. Kyle Chauvette's a 24-year-old goaltender from New Hampshire who played for Union College and UNH. His career at the collegiate level showed potential with a 2.63 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. As for what the role will entail for him, Chauvette said, “You get paid for it and travel with the team. Travel, practice, all of that.” The NHL's newest CBA has brought significant changes to the sport of hockey, and professionalizing the EBUG position was unexpected. Who will be next to show off their new EBUG? Do you think the NHL/NHLPA made the right choice to remove former EBUG's like Scott Foster or David Ayers from the fold?
Sportsnet is replacing Kelly Hrudey with a completely different kind of analyst
Kevin Sawyer is reportedly replacing Kelly Hrudey when it comes to Flames broadcasts, swapping a former NHL goalie for an NHL enforcer.
Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ Prospect
Brandon Buhr: The So-Far Unknown Maple Leafs’ Prospect
Kyle Dubas is taking heat over this shocking Penguins deal
TSN's OverDrive triggers a fiery Toronto media debate after Kyle Dubas gives Ville Koivunen a massive $32 million deal, resurrecting ghosts of his Maple Leafs contracts.
Maple Leafs Open To Trading 3 Players Off Current Roster
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had quite the offseason, as general manager John Chayka has been cooking since day one on the job. The Leafs have also had some serious luck go their way, with winning the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes, and now heading into Chayka's first season at the helm, the expectations have climbed significantly. Chayka loves to wheel and deal, perhaps more than any other GM in the league, and he's already pulled off some significant trades, moving Joseph Woll, Simon Benoit, Brandon Carlo, and Dennis Hildeby. The Leafs are in a much better place roster wise heading into next season, but that doesn't mean there aren't more deals on the way. Chayka continues to talk to other teams, and according to sources close to the Maple Leafs, has been open to including Morgan Rielly, Dakota Joshua, or Steven Lorentz in trade talks. All three players had down seasons last season, and while Rielly is the longest-tenured Leaf, Joshua only has one season under his belt, while Lorentz has a few. Rielly owns a no-movement clause, but has submitted a western conference-heavy list of teams he'd approve a trade to. He was linked to the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks earlier in the offseason, but the Sharks have changed directions, while the Ducks seem like the only hope for a trade at this point. Rielly prefers to stay in Toronto, him and his family love it there, but knows if the Leafs flat out don't want him anymore, he has to move on for what's best for both sides. Joshua is signed for two more years, and the same goes for Lorentz. Joshua owns a 12-team no-trade clause and is set to earn $3.2 million, while Lorentz doesn't have any trade protection and is owed $1.3 million AAV. Between these two forwards, Lorentz has more trade value on the open market based on his salary, while the Leafs prefer to trade Joshua if they can, to help free up some cap space, as they're currently over the cap.
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after recent health problems
Jorge Messi, the father of footballing icon Lionel Messi has reportedly passed away at a hospital in Argentina at the age of 68. Reliable Argentinian outlet Infobae claims to have the information on Messi’s father dying after suffering with a long illness in recent times. This has since also been covered by major publications such […] The post Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after recent health problems appeared first on CaughtOffside .
Free-Agent Logan Stanley Linked To Sign With 1 Of 4 Teams
Towering defenceman Logan Stanley is one of the rare cases this summer where someone fumbled their bag. Stanley had chances to sign contracts early on during free agency, and held out for better options, only to find himself unsigned on August 8th. Stanley is the best defenceman left on the free-agent market, the only problem is, now he'll have to settle for someone less money wise, and term wise on his next contract. The big blueliner is coming off his best all around season, and despite a tr...
by Jon Steitzer5 non-prospect Marlies who could push for NHL work in 2026-27
by Jon Steitzer5 non-prospect Marlies who could push for NHL work in 2026-27
Auston Matthews may be the reason Gavin McKenna can skip the usual rookie treatment
Gavin McKenna may be able to avoid the traditional rookie route and start besi Auston Matthews right away as it allows him to thrive without needing to do it alone.