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Maple Leafs' David Ayres nightmare won't happen again thanks to NHL rule change
The Toronto Maple Leafs were mocked heavily after team employee David Ayres defeated them as the emergency goalie for the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, a new rule change in the NHL will prevent a similar situation from happening again.
Ford shrugs off PCs spying on Crombie and Canada's talent recruitment hurdles
Ford shrugs off PCs spying on Crombie and Canada's talent recruitment hurdles
8 Maple Leafs Chasing Major Career Milestones in 2026-27
After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are chomping at the bit to get the 2026-27 campaign underway. This team made some changes in the offseason in order
Auston Matthews' chiropractor appears to slip in new context on injury behind his 69-to-33 goal drop
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been seeing chiropractor Shawn Robek, who recently went on the radio and unveiled some information.
Jack Roslovic cites Maple Leafs being ready to win as a reason for signing with them
Jack Roslovic cites Maple Leafs being ready to win as a reason for signing with them
Toronto Maple Leafs continue to be active in trade market
The Toronto Maple Leafs are now John Chayka and Mats Sundin's team, and while there's already been significant roster changes this offseason, speculation continues that the Leafs continue to be active in trade discussions. Chayka has never been shy throughout his NHL tenure, and now that he's back in the mix, he's been creating relationships with onlooking executives and has easily made multiple trades in Toronto. Dennis Hildeby moved, Simon Benoit dealt, Joseph Woll shipped out, Brandon Carlo traded, and now, there's still ongoing talks to see if Chayka can improve his roster before training camps open in a few weeks. As far as trade candidates go, the Leafs are without cap space, but know that Max Domi is likely starting the season on the injured list, so that gives them the financial flexibility the Leafs need to be cap compliant for the season opener. If Chayka makes any trades leading into training camp, expect to see Dakota Joshua, Steven Lorentz, or Philippe Myers involved. All three are in tough to crack the Leafs lineup as regulars this season given the added depth among the bottom six, and Darren Raddysh, Emil Andrae added, and Ben Danford chomping at the bit. As far as Morgan Rielly goes, trade talks have disappeared, and it feels like Rielly is going to start the season in Toronto. The longest-tenured Leaf submitted a list of four teams he'd be willing to waive his no-movement clause for, and despite the four Western Conference teams needing defenceman this summer, the Sharks addressed their needs via two big free-agent contracts and a trade, meanwhile the Anaheim Ducks seem like the only logical destination for Rielly at this point, if he does get moved. The Leafs are certainly improved heading into next season, but that doesn't mean Chayka is going to sit on his hands and not try to improve his club. Toronto's expected to bounce back this season, make playoffs, and with Chayka having a two-year all-in plan, look for the Leafs GM to be open to just about anything on the trade market that's going to help win now for the blue and white.
2026 T25U25: Cooper Williams is #23
Cooper Williams fits an archetype that Toronto has seemed to like under three different GM regimes, but his path to the NHL is long and steep.
Dr. Robek on Auston Matthews’ offseason rehab & prep for the new season: “No stone is left unturned to make sure there is…
Dr. Sean Robek joined First Up to discuss his work with Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Matthews offseason recovery from his knee injury, and the level of preparation and commitment from today s elite NHL players. Take us through your relationship with Auston and how long you have been working together. Robek: Yeah, I met Auston [ ] The post Dr. Robek on Auston Matthews offseason rehab prep for the new season: No stone is left unturned to make sure there is greatness in the 2026-27 season appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Auston Matthews’ Chiropractor Opens Up After Viral Photo: Knee Recovery Details For Maple Leafs Captain
Auston Matthews’ Chiropractor Opens Up After Viral Photo: Knee Recovery Details For Maple Leafs Captain
Panthers Face Two Big Questions Heading Into Camp
The Florida Panthers pulled off one of the offseason's biggest trades when they landed Brady Tkachuk to play alongside his brother Matthew. Per NHL.com's "32 in 32" season preview , that move is also at the center of the two biggest questions hanging over Florida's season. Can The Tkachuks Actually Elevate Each Other Brady and Matthew each landed on NHL Network 's list of the top 20 wings in the league right now, and the question is whether playing together full-time for the first time in their NHL careers pushes them to another level entirely. Panthers GM Bill Zito has already seen a preview of what that could look like. He served as an assistant GM for Team USA when the brothers played together at the 4 Nations Face-off in 2025 and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, where the Americans won gold. The @FlaPanthers are aiming for the #StanleyCup Playoffs after a flurry of new additions! 😼 Take an inside look at the Panthers ahead of the 2026-27 season ⤵️ https://t.co/DTpTprSrn9 — NHL Media (@NHLMedia) August 12, 2026 "I think when you have teams and you have two people on the team that love each other unconditionally, it makes the team better. I believe that," Zito said. "That could apply to them. That could apply to whoever. But having seen them together in tournaments twice, they have an impact." The trade itself, completed June 21, sent Florida's No. 9 and No. 25 picks in the 2026 draft, a conditional 2029 first-rounder, and a 2027 second-round pick to Ottawa. Brady posted 59 points in 60 games with the Senators last season and is expected to slot into a second-line role behind his brother, giving Florida a very impressive top-nine. Who's the starting goalie The bigger question might be in net. Florida moved on from longtime starter Sergei Bobrovsky, who signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1 after backstopping the Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. In his place, Florida acquired Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils on June 30 and brought in Akira Schmid, betting the tandem can replace a future Hall of Famer. Brady just can’t wait to be with the boys and be a Panther 😭🐆 pic.twitter.com/A9j4RZrc1d — Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk (@Wingmenpod) August 10, 2026 The concern isn't just performance, it's his durability. Markstrom was a Vezina finalist in 2022 but has declined over the past two seasons in New Jersey, and struggled to stay healthy while Schmid has yet to establish himself as a full-time NHL starter. The Health Question Both questions sit on top of a very simple one: can Florida stay healthy? Captain Aleksander Barkov tore his ACL and MCL in his first training camp practice last season and missed the entire year, while Matthew Tkachuk himself missed the first 47 games recovering from offseason surgery. Seth Jones, Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and several others also missed significant time. Florida entered the offseason with $15.7 million in cap space before the Tkachuk trade and now sits at just $34,286, meaning the roster the Panthers have now is the roster they're taking into the season. A healthy, full-strength Florida team with the Tkachuk brothers finally playing together looks like a legitimate contender again.