Maple Leafs News & Analysis

Marchenko Knies trade check-in: Marchenko has 9 points in 8 games for Toronto, Knies 4 in 5 for Columbus. Who's winning, and what it costs.

John Tavares injury update: no diagnosis yet after the Sabres collision. Nick Paul, Aatu Räty and the Leafs' centre depth without him.

Maple Leafs vs Islanders preview for Oct. 17: records, injuries, the Sorokin start, Matthew Schaefer, McKenna's ninth game and three things to watch.

Opinion: the Gavin McKenna benching was an error Hiller owned. With game 10 on Oct. 19, Toronto should play him and burn the ELC year.

Aatu Räty trade analysis: what the Leafs gave up, why his $850,000 cap hit matters, and how the John Tavares injury makes him more than depth.

Maple Leafs vs Sabres recap: Marchenko's hat trick, a blown 4-2 lead, Owen Power's OT winner, the Tavares injury and McKenna's 6:36.

An Ian Cole trade could patch the Leafs' blue line while Chris Tanev is out. Why Chayka should do it cheap, and walk away if Chicago wants a real pick.

Simon Edvinsson trade talk stalls: Detroit has 'zero interest' after a $91M DeBrincat deal. What it means for the Leafs' defence hunt.

Maple Leafs vs Sabres preview: both teams are 3-3-1, Rasmus Dahlin is day-to-day and Toronto must fix its second period before a four-game homestand.

Auston Matthews has 12 points in five games and the NHL's first star of the week. The knee worries are over; the question now is his next contract.

The Maple Leafs second period problem cost them in Vegas and Utah. It isn't bad luck or goaltending. It's the breakout, and Jim Hiller has to fix it now.

Maple Leafs vs Mammoth: a four-goal Utah second period and a .821 night for Anthony Stolarz beat Toronto 5-4, despite a late push from Matthews and McKenna.

The Dylan Larkin trade saga reached Montreal's Bell Centre. Why the Leafs should root for Larkin to go west, and why the Canadiens are the worst case.

Charlie McAvoy returns from suspension Oct. 13 as the Bruins chase Simon Edvinsson. What a healthier Boston means for the Maple Leafs in the Atlantic.

Simon Edvinsson trade talks: Utah leads, Boston lurks, and the Leafs' 2027-28 cap says Toronto should stay out of a $10M-a-year bidding war.

Gavin McKenna power play: the rookie set up Nylander on PP1 in Denver and Hiller says he earned it. Why he should stay there when John Tavares returns.

Nick Blankenburg scored 3:03 into his Leafs debut. With Chris Tanev on IR, the $1.4M right shot moves up beside Morgan Rielly. What to expect from him.

Maple Leafs vs Mammoth preview for Oct. 13: Tanev on IR, Tavares uncertain, Utah 4-2-0 and Toronto 3-2-1 on the NHL's 16-game Frozen Frenzy night.