Maple Leafs News & Analysis

The Maple Leafs Marchenko trade sends Matthew Knies to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, who signed a six-year, $75M extension the eve of opening night.

The Maple Leafs defence is why this season ends in April. Toronto allowed 299 goals and the most shots per game last year — and barely touched the blue line.

A Maple Leafs season preview built on six real questions: Matthews health, Bobrovsky at 38, the defence, the third line, McKenna and Hiller system.

David Pastrnak Bruins captain, the 28th in franchise history. Why it matters in an Atlantic where Toronto must pass Boston to reach the playoffs.

Gavin McKenna NHL debut is Tuesday against Montreal. Jim Hiller owns last change at home. Here is how he should deploy the No. 1 pick in game one.

NHL opening night 2026-27 is Sept. 29: five games, Carolina raising its Cup banner, and the first 84-game season since 1993-94. The Leafs angle, explained.

The Maple Leafs opening night roster left Easton Cowan off for Jacob Quillan — a $1,500 LTIR cap manoeuvre, not a demotion. Here is the math behind it.

Connor Hellebuyck won't waive his no-movement clause for a Canadian team, killing any Leafs scenario. Toronto's net was always Bobrovsky and Stolarz.

Bo Groulx is the Maple Leafs' cheapest versatile forward and a Calder Cup champion. With two forwards banged up, he should dress Tuesday — not watch from above.

The Gavin McKenna nine-game window opens Tuesday. If he plays all nine, Oct. 19 vs San Jose becomes game 10 — and the contract decision Toronto can't undo.

Monday's Maple Leafs roster deadline forces a cap-compliant 23-man list. The Domi LTIR math, the Lorentz burial and the $70,000 cushion, explained.

The Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko trade interest is now public, and six other teams want the same $3.85M winger. Why the cap makes Toronto a long shot.

Mitch Marner Cup Final run: 29 points, a Vegas record, then one assist in the last three games. What it settles about Toronto's 100th season.

Maple Leafs goalie plan: a home back-to-back against Montreal and the Islanders forces Jim Hiller to choose between Bobrovsky and Stolarz immediately.

Canadiens Mark Scheifele trade interest, reported by Nick Kypreos: why Winnipeg might listen, and why the Leafs cannot compete for a 103-point centre.

Maple Leafs Arizona bonding trip: Matthews hosted in Scottsdale, Chayka broke the Muskoka routine, and Toronto flew home three days before hosting Montreal.

Toronto Marlies 2026-27 preview: the Oct. 2 opener, Steve Sullivan’s first year, a Calder Cup defence, and eight waiver arrivals in a development season.

Atlantic Division injuries entering opening week: Larkin, Samuelsson, Zellweger, Marchand, Gourde and more. What it opens up for the Maple Leafs in October.