Maple Leafs News & Analysis

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.

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 Avalanche recap: Nylander ties a career high with five points, Matthews adds four and Bobrovsky makes 30 saves in a 6-3 win.

Nick Paul second line: with John Tavares out after the birth of his son, Jim Hiller moves Paul up between Cowan and Nylander for Colorado.

Maple Leafs vs Avalanche preview: start time, both teams' form, goalies, Ekman-Larsson's status and why Toronto owns Colorado's 2027 first.

The Connor Hellebuyck trade is stalled and the Jets are 3-0-1 without him. Why Winnipeg should wait for July 1, 2027, and what it means for the Leafs.

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.

Maple Leafs 2027 draft picks: both own firsts are owed out. One conditional Colorado first is the only trade chip John Chayka controls.