Maple Leafs News & Analysis

Matthew Knies trade rumours ended with a direct message from John Chayka. Knies turned it into a standard — and Auston Matthews says his ceiling is untouched.

The Gavin McKenna preseason debut is Saturday at Scotiabank Arena, on Tavares' wing. Three things worth watching, and why the scoresheet is not one of them.

Jack Roslovic drew the first look on Auston Matthews' wing at Leafs camp. Why the signing is better than its reception, and what he has to prove by November.

The Maple Leafs centre ice logo for 2026-27 is the original 1927 crest, marking 100 years of the name. Fans see it live on opening night against Montreal.

Connor Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets for failing to report to camp. The Leafs are not bidders, but a Buffalo landing would reshape the Atlantic.

Easton Cowan was Jim Hiller's day one standout at Leafs camp. The Cowan-Paul-Sissons matchup line is the real signal about his 2026-27 role.

The Darren Raddysh partner question got answered at Leafs camp: Oliver Ekman-Larsson, not Jake McCabe. Why that is the right call, and what it means for Rielly.

Maple Leafs training camp lines, day one: Roslovic with Matthews and Knies, McKenna with Tavares and Nylander, and a surprise on the second defence pair.

Gavin McKenna has to earn his spot in the Leafs lineup, Jim Hiller says. Why a sheltered start is right for an 18-year-old facing 84 games.

The Connor Hellebuyck trade field has narrowed to Buffalo, Carolina and Utah. Toronto is a spectator, but a Sabres deal reshapes the Atlantic.

The Morgan Rielly viral condition slows his start to Leafs camp. He should be ready for September 29, but 13 days leaves no time to catch up.

The William Villeneuve ACL surgery ends Toronto's quietest roster problem. He is out long-term, and the Leafs no longer have to risk him on waivers.

The Auston Matthews contract has two years left at $13.25 million. Chayka says he hopes it ends in retirement — here is the 2027 negotiation.

The Maple Leafs training camp roster is 73 players: 41 forwards, 25 defencemen, seven goaltenders. Jim Hiller has 13 days and four games to sort all of it.

Matthew Knies contract: $7.75M through 2030-31. After deadline day reset the winger market, it is the best value deal in the Atlantic Division.

The new NHL CBA is live: 84 games, seven-year contract maximums and a 13-day camp. What changed September 16 and what it costs the Maple Leafs specifically.

The Red Wings named Shawn Horcoff interim GM with Dylan Larkin still asking out. What Detroit's limbo means for the Maple Leafs and the Atlantic.

Drake Batherson contract: eight years, $86 million, the biggest in Senators history. The structure, the timing and what it costs the Maple Leafs.