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4 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 2-1 Win Over the Islanders

The Toronto Maple Leafs picked up their first win of the new season against the New York Islanders on Wednesday (Sept. 30). After being one of the busiest teams in

The Hockey Writers - Jesse Courville-Lynch10/1/2026
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Maple Leafs Have Seen Easton Cowan’s Stock Skyrocket

The Toronto Maple Leafs have seen Easton Cowan's value within the organization shoot through the roof this season. The post Maple Leafs Have Seen Easton Cowan’s Stock Skyrocket appeared first on HEAVY .

Heavy Maple Leafs - Nestor Quixtan10/1/2026
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10 NHL Players Facing the Most Pressure in 2026-27

The 2026-27 season is going to be a test for every player. Some have proven enough that the results aren’t going to change public perception and/or contract value that much.

The Hockey Writers - Ryan Clark10/1/2026
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Maple Leafs analyst predicts Easton Cowan could land $50M contract

Aaron Korolnek thinks that Easton Cowan has a path to a big raise.

Sportsblogs Maple Leafs10/1/2026
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Duthie on all the overreactions to the Leafs early in the season, the Hellebuyck situation hanging over the Jets & his TSN…

The man on the left James Duthie joins us to chat about all the overreaction to the Leafs so far, the Hellebuyck situation hanging over the Jets, and more!

First Up10/1/2026
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First Up - Oct. 1st, 2026 - Hour 2

The second hour of First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo as we are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to discuss the Leafs first win of the season over the Islanders.

First Up10/1/2026
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Mike Johnson on Easton Cowan's great start to the season, Domi and Joshua going on LTIR to create cap space & if the top 6 will…

Former NHL player and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins us to chat about the Leafs picking up their first win of the season over the Islanders, Easton Cowan's impressive game, Domi and Joshua going on LTIR, and more!

First Up10/1/2026
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The Leafs are about to BREAK the NHL...

The Leafs are about to BREAK the NHL...

Leafs Digest10/1/2026
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Maple Leafs protected their most valuable prospect in the Kirill Marchenko trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs should be glad they didn't trade Easton Cowan instead of Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko.

Editor In Leaf - Nestor Quixtan10/1/2026
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Report: Canadiens Still Hunting For Another Blockbuster

The Montreal Canadiens wanted Kirill Marchenko badly enough to make him their top priority all offseason. Missing out on that hasn't changed what they're looking for next. Pierre LeBrun spoke on how hard Montreal pushed during TSN's Insider Trading . "While the Leafs were on Marchenko the entire off-season in terms of trying to get him out of Columbus, I can assure you they were not the team that phoned Columbus the most often," LeBrun said. "That would be the Montreal Canadiens. From the moment Marchenko announced he wanted out, Kent Hughes had Don Waddell on speed dial." Why Montreal Came Up Short Anyway LeBrun reported Marchenko wanted to play alongside Ivan Demidov, since the two share the same agent, and Montreal reportedly believed it could have signed him below the $12.5 million he ultimately got from Toronto. What Montreal didn't have was the kind of young NHL roster player Columbus wanted in return. Toronto won the bidding by including Matthew Knies, something the Canadiens weren't willing to match given their own reluctance to part with their young core. Martin St. Louis knows that if the Canadiens want to reach the ultimate goal, he must lead the way in both process and attitude. @EricEngels sits down with the Montreal coach to set up the season. https://t.co/xlZyAJYzli — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 28, 2026 That's twice now Montreal has come up short chasing a big name this way. LeBrun noted the Canadiens tried to land Knies himself at the deadline before later watching Toronto use him as the centerpiece to land Marchenko instead. What Comes Next LeBrun doesn't think either loss changes Montreal's approach going forward. "They will still be big-game hunting, I think, especially next summer where they have salary cap flexibility," he said. "Hey, if a guy like Connor McDavid decides he wants out of Edmonton, I can assure you the Canadiens will be all over that." Montreal is projected to have close to $30 million in space next offseason, giving Hughes a lot of financial muscle to work with whenever the next opportunity comes along. Missing on Marchenko clearly stung. Based on LeBrun's reporting, it hasn't slowed Montreal down at all.

NHL Trade Rumors10/1/2026