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1 NHL trade every ‘Original Six’ team needs to make
All six original NHL teams would benefit from these moves.
Maple Leafs have a major reason to be bullish next season
Toronto Maple Leafs fans have plenty of reason to feel good about the team in 2026-27, even if it doesn't quite seem that way.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson can play almost anywhere on the Leafs’ blue line, but where does he fit best? [2026-27 Player Preview]
Oliver Ekman-Larsson s individual season was one of the Maple Leafs’ more positive stories in a mostly miserable 2025-26 campaign. At 34, he produced eight goals and 39 points in 78 games while averaging 20:36 per night, marking his best offensive season in both goals and points since 2018-19 with Arizona. He led the Leafs’ defense [ ] The post Oliver Ekman-Larsson can play almost anywhere on the Leafs blue line, but where does he fit best? [2026-27 Player Preview] appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Maple Leafs linked to Penguins D-man Erik Karlsson in latest NHL buzz
Elliotte Friedman revealed a bold prediction involving Erik Karlsson and Toronto.
Every NHL team will now carry a No. 00 emergency goalie home and away
NHL teams are going to be required to carry an EBUG during the 2026-27 season, with them distinguished very differently from the traditional NHL jersey system.
5 NHL stars who could be traded during 2026-2027 season
These five NHL stars could all change teams at some point this season.
2026 T25U25: Victor Johansson is #15
Seems like the hype around Johansson has cooled compared to where it was this time last year, but I'm still a fan.
Calder Cup Winner Alex Nylander Earns PTO Invite With NHL Team
The Nylander Brothers' dream of playing on the same NHL squad could be coming to an end. At least for now. After a couple of seasons in the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, Alex Nylander will apparently be trying to earn a spot with the Calgary Flames on a professional tryout (PTO) at next month's training camp. Sounds like Alex Nylander will be coming to camp with the #Flames , likely on a PTO. 24G 53P in 65 AHL GP https://t.co/WOLU0PxO7L — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) August 26, 2026 PuckPedia is reporting the younger Nylander's pending PTO. He had a terrific year with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, posting 24 goals and 53 points in 65 games, while also adding a sensational penalty shot marker in the Calder Cup Finals. 🚨 THE BREAKAWAY GENES RUN IN THE FAMILY. ALEX NYLANDER TUCKS HOME THE PENALTY SHOT TO TIE THE GAME FOR THE MARLIES 🔥 #Leafsforever pic.twitter.com/9yKF4HyVaL — Leafslatest (@Leafslatest) June 14, 2026 And after winning the championship, Nylander has been living it up this summer, celebrating with the Cup. Alex Nylander and the fam had to recreate this one with the Calder Cup 🏆 (Via: ella.nylander / tt) pic.twitter.com/OBm1X6AV2p — BarDown (@BarDown) August 12, 2026 Alex Nylander, 28, teamed up with big brother William, 30, in the Maple Leafs lineup for a total of five games in the 2024-25 season. In all, he's played 126 games in the NHL, recording 25 goals and 49 points. His highlight was a 23-game run with the Columbus Blue Jackets at the end of the 2023-24 season, when he notched 11 goals. He'll be battling for another crack at an NHL job with the Flames at training camp next month.
Auston Matthews place among NHL elite raises questions
Auston Matthews' place among the NHL elite is slipping, potentially leading to uncomfortable questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Every NHL Team's All-Time Starting Lineup
Building an all-time team for each NHL franchise is no easy task. With decades of star players to choose from, narrowing each roster down to just six names creates plenty of difficult decisions. Below, we’ll select one left winger, one center, one right winger, two defensemen, and one goalie for all 32 NHL teams. The […]