Maple Leafs News & Analysis

The Maple Leafs prospects pool headlines The Athletic's top 100 with Gavin McKenna ranked No. 1 overall and Easton Cowan at No. 70.

What the Leafs should prioritize at each round of the 2026 NHL Draft, grounded in the real pick inventory, prospect pool gaps, and the scouting staff's track record.

A thematic breakdown of the NHL Draft's late rounds — real prospects still on the board in Round 4, how teams think in Rounds 5-7, and where the Leafs pick in each.

The 32 projected Round 3 prospects of the 2026 NHL Draft, with short scouting summaries and an analysis of what the Leafs' 3rd-round slot likely looks like.

A round-by-round breakdown of the projected 32 names to hear their names called in Round 2 of the 2026 NHL Draft — and why the Leafs don't own a pick in this round.

A pre-lottery mock of all 32 first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft, synthesizing rankings from Foley, Tankathon and NHL Central Scouting. McKenna to Cullen, including the Leafs at #5.

A Leafs-eye profile of Gavin McKenna — projected 2026 first-overall, 129 points at 17, elite vision, and the prospect Toronto would likely draft if the lottery breaks their way on May 5.

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery on May 5 is the Leafs' whole offseason in one night. 41.8% to keep the pick. 8.5% at No. 1. Here's what each outcome means, through to 2028.