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Maple Leafs John Tavares Has a Bigger Job Waiting at Home
Maple Leafs John Tavares Has a Bigger Job Waiting at Home
Maple Leafs avoid early-season disaster as key defenseman returns to practice
Fans held their breath when Oliver Ekman-Larsson left against Vegas Thursday but his appearance at practice has given the Maple Leafs a huge sigh of relief.
Maple Leafs’ McKenna Benched in OT For Second Straight Game – Here’s Why
The NHL’s top prospect entering the 2026-27 season got off to a bit of a slow start through the first […]
If I’ve Lost Nick Kypreos, I’m Dead
TORONTO (Oct. 9) It was a nightmare unfolding before my eyes. I kept reading sentence after sentence; paragraph after paragraph, waiting for my kindred spirit in the mainstream hockey media to get to the point. The point only he Read More
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares unavailable vs. Avalanche following birth of 4th child
Maple Leafs’ John Tavares unavailable vs. Avalanche following birth of 4th child
John Tavares to miss one game after life-changing announcement
Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares will not play against the Colorado Avalanche as he is going through a truly life-changing event.
Maple Leafs Gavin McKenna Is Starting to Find His Place
Maple Leafs Gavin McKenna Is Starting to Find His Place
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns
Maple Leafs’ lineup news: Morgan Rielly paired with Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson returns
Maple Leafs Lineup Shuffle As Miles Wood Recalled From Marlies
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made their first roster move of the season, calling up Miles Wood from the Marlies in time to face one of his former teams, the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver on Saturday. The Leafs have called up Miles Wood from the Marlies https://t.co/oqYHYAksrF — Daily Faceoff Toronto (@dfotoronto) October 9, 2026 Toronto acquired Wood as part of the Kirill Marchenko trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He spent last season there and chalked up eight goals and 14 points in 54 games along with 63 hits in 11:51 of average ice time per night. Although the details of a lineup change haven't yet been revealed for Toronto, Wood will undoubtedly find himself in the mix for a fourth-line assignment, as the Brandon Duhaime-Teddy Blueger-Bo Groulx trio hasn't really made much of an impact through the early games of the season. Wood could certainly inject some speed and energy into that fourth line. Said it last week on the Leafs Lab Podcast, but if Wood is healthy, I feel like his speed is going to be a major weapon on the fourth line. Over the last four seasons, his ranks in max skating speed percentile: · 97th · 99th · 99th · 97th Also he's 6′2″ and 209 lbs. — Willyston Riellander (@nylanderthews) October 9, 2026 In addition to his speed, which regularly ranks in the 97th percentile or higher in the NHL, Wood will also bring physical play to his checking role. Heck, he was once able to finish around the net a bit, too, as he had as many as 19 goals in a season earlier in his career. The past three years, though, he's been in single digits in that department. Injuries have cut short his past couple of seasons. The call-up of Wood is a turn of events, as the Leafs reportedly tried to flip him after acquiring him in the Marchenko deal, according to Elliotte Friedman. It's hoped that Wood will join the team in Denver on Saturday. Zack MacEwen is another option to slot back into fourth-line duties.
John Tavares steps away from Maple Leafs for personal reasons
John Tavares has stepped away from the Toronto Maple Leafs for personal reasons and will not participate in the team's practice on Friday.