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Matthews, McKenna Lead Leafs In Comeback Win
One thing that fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs can expect through the first few months of the 2026-27 regular The post Matthews, McKenna Lead Leafs In Comeback Win first appeared on Hockey HotStove .
Gavin McKenna just said what every Leafs fan wants to hear
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna got a massive monkey off his back on Tuesday night, potentially ushering in a monster season.
Maple Leafs get a confirmation from Dylan Larkin amid trade talks
The Toronto Maple Leafs just got a huge update when it comes to their quest to acquire Dylan Larkin but it may not be the news they wanted to hear.
Takeaways From Predators’ 5-4 OT Loss to the Maple Leafs
The Nashville Predators (1-1-1) were very close to winning their road debut against the bulked-up Toronto Maple Leafs. They showed it early, taking a 3-0 second-period lead with a goal…
Must Every Leafy Thing Be So Freighted With Meaning? Yes, Yes It Must
Let's play a game. What do you expect was the outcome of this 3-on-0? Expectations are a funny thing in sports. They are as subject to the observer effect as any quantum mechanic: When a player or a team is aware of them, they may tend to play up to or exceed those expectations, or play down to them, as the case may be. Or they may be rattled and fall short. All this depends on temperament. The Maple Leafs have more observers than anyone, and their expectations are historically the least...
Maple Leafs have the perfect blue line trade target to address their biggest need
The Toronto Maple Leafs could find the defensive help they need by targeting Calgary Flames blue-liner Zach Whitecloud to shore up their back end.
Marlies win home opener against the Hammers
It was the first of many meetings between these two teams this season.
Jim Hiller discusses Auston Matthews’ ‘really special’ performance following OT victory vs. Predators
Jim Hiller discusses Auston Matthews’ ‘really special’ performance following OT victory vs. Predators
Auston Matthews believes Leafs’ Gavin McKenna will go on a tear after scoring first NHL goal
Auston Matthews believes Leafs’ Gavin McKenna will go on a tear after scoring first NHL goal
NHL Trade Rumors: Maple Leafs shopping veteran defenceman on trade market
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka hasn't been shy making bold moves to upgrade his roster, and after a season-eve blockbuster to land Kirill Marchenko, it sounds like the Leafs GM is looking to upgrade his blueline. There's been growing speculation around the league that Chayka has been making trade calls looking for a mobile defenceman in his prime, and has been offering veteran blueline Oliver Ekman-Larsson in a package that likely also includes 19-year-old prospect Tinus Luc Koblar. OEL, 35, is signed for this season and next at a very reasonable $3.5 million. So far this season, it's been a struggle for the veteran defenceman, as he's lost a step, and hasn't been making very good decisions with the puck. Ekman-Larsson has quickly dropped down the Leafs depth chart, and is now finding himself in the middle of trade rumors. All the insiders around the league have mentioned that Chayka hasn't stopped working the phones and is the most active GM in trade discussions, and kicking tires on what potential trades could materialize. Koblar is one of the Leafs best prospects, and has really impressed throughout this past offseason with his development at training camp. The 2025 second-round pick continues to grow at 6-foot-3, and so far has three points in three games in Sweden. As far as trade destinations go, OEL owns a 16-team no-trade clause, which certainly complicates trade talks to an extent. Leafs Nation, brace yourselves, it sounds like there's another move coming very soon.