Maple Leafs News & Analysis

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.

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.

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.

Chris Tanev injury: the Leafs defenceman left in Denver with an upper-body issue. Who steps in, the cap picture, and why a trade now looks urgent.

Chayka says the Maple Leafs defence could be upgraded and Toronto has the capital to do it. Why patience is right, but only until mid-November.

Darren Raddysh had five giveaways in the opener, then four shots in a win. Our take: Hiller should split Raddysh and Rielly before it costs Toronto points.

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.

Chris Tanev Maple Leafs update: not cleared six days before camp, but planning to skate day one after core muscle surgery ended an 11-game season.

The Maple Leafs injury report before camp: Matthews cleared from knee surgery, Tanev still awaiting clearance, Domi's back and the $2.75M cap problem.

The Chris Tanev injury update: still not medically cleared six months after core muscle surgery, with Maple Leafs training camp opening Sept. 17.

Maple Leafs defence pairings for 2026-27 hinge on Darren Raddysh's partner. Jake McCabe is the right answer, even at the cost of the Tanev pair.

Bruce Boudreau says the Maple Leafs defence will keep Toronto out of the playoffs. We test the claim against the ages, the 84-game grind and Hiller's plan.

The Maple Leafs head team physician of 20 years is out. Inside Chayka's medical overhaul, the injury season behind it, and what it means for camp.

Toronto's Maple Leafs core four on defence costs $25 million against the cap. A breakdown of the roles, the term, and where the Raddysh contract could go wrong.

Bruce Boudreau says the Maple Leafs' aging defence will miss the playoffs. The 84-game grind makes the concern real, but the diagnosis is only half right.

Chris Tanev is healthy after core muscle surgery and set for a top-four role, handing the Maple Leafs back the shutdown anchor they missed last season.