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Jim Hiller on how Gavin McKenna is handling a slow first three NHL games offensively: “He just seems unflappable to me”
After Monday s practice, Jim Hiller discussed the Maple Leafs’ offense, his patience with line combinations, Gavin McKenna’s adjustment to the NHL, and the emphasis on getting pucks and traffic to the net. What are you looking for from the McKenna-Tavares-Nylander line as they continue to gel here? Hiller: I would say this: Not just that [ ] The post Jim Hiller on how Gavin McKenna is handling a slow first three NHL games offensively: He just seems unflappable to me appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Jim Hiller makes it official for Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller has named his goalie for Tuesday night, and it's becoming clear who has won out the starter race.
John Chayka officially sets his sights on a new Maple Leafs trade target
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka continues to try to improve his roster, which has led to a new trade target that is going to turn some heads.
Jake Sanderson Update Is Huge Blow To Senators
The Ottawa Senators were hoping for the best when top defenseman Jake Sanderson went down in their 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. Now comes word, however, that the team will be without him "indefinitely," per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. Jake Sanderson left the game after just 4:29 TOI. Was seen showing frustration on the bench after his nagging injury flared up. #GoSensGo Not good. Ottawa dealt with so many key injuries last season, and are right back to it in game one. https://t.co/jq2EcgaVEn — Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) October 4, 2026 During a play along the boards in the first period, Sanderson apparently aggravated a lower-body injury that he had initially suffered in Ottawa's last exhibition game a week ago against the Montreal Canadiens. Senators to be without Sanderson for 'foreseeable future' " The Ottawa Senators will have to soldier on without Jake Sanderson for the foreseeable future," wrote Garrioch . " Losing Sanderson is a big hit to this blue line, but you can be certain he won’t be back until whatever is nagging him is 100% healthy." Despite the uncertainty of a timeline, that's at least a bit clearer than what head coach Travis Green had to offer earlier: “He got some testing done. I would call it not as serious as we had hoped it wouldn’t be, and I don’t think it’s going to be, but he definitely won’t play the rest of this trip,” Green said. Um, okay. As Garrioch notes, two defensemen were placed on waivers on Monday around the league, which the Sens could perhaps take a look at. Matthew Robertson of the NY Rangers and Brayden Pachal of the Calgary Flames hit the waiver wire. Obviously, neither of them will be able to replace what Sanderson brings to the Senators' blueline. The elite two-way defender regularly logs close to 25 minutes of ice time per night. Last season, he recorded 54 points in 67 games while nothcing a plus/minus rating of +16 and blocking 128 shots. He was top 10 in balloting for the Norris Trophy as the league's top defenseman for the second straight year.
Maple Leafs given something to think about as 25-year-old center hits waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs have the perfect chance to add some much-needed centre depth by adding Connor Zary, who was waived by the Calgary Flames on Monday.
Darren Raddysh is part of the Maple Leafs’ biggest problem — and the solution
Much of the talk around the Toronto Maple Leafs' modest start has centered on their newcomers, and Darren Raddysh is among the names drawing the most attention.
Cheryl Pounder on the Leafs’ biggest questions after 3 games: Leafs Morning TakeLeafs Morning Take
Cheryl Pounder on the Leafs’ biggest questions after 3 games: Leafs Morning TakeLeafs Morning Take
William Nylander has no concerns over Gavin McKenna’s slow start: ‘It’s going to come in waves’
William Nylander has no concerns over Gavin McKenna’s slow start: ‘It’s going to come in waves’
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller defends decision to keep lines intact after 3 games
Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller defends decision to keep lines intact after 3 games
The Maple Leafs May Have a New Problem to Solve
The Maple Leafs May Have a New Problem to Solve