Charlie McAfee

Editorial Manager

Charlie McAfee is a lifelong sports fan located in Hamilton, Ontario who took his Journalism diploma and turned it into his passion. A fan (for better or worse) of the Maple Leafs, Charlie knows what it's like to be in the thick of Leafs Nation.

McAfee also has written for publications such as The Sporting News, and currently also does freelance work as a transcriptionist for a well-known media channel. Outside of work you can find him enjoying an espresso and trying to feed as many squirrels in the neighbourhood as possible.

With a passion for the truth, education, and the Maple Leafs — Charlie McAfee wants to provide everyone with the most up-to-date, informative, but entertaining articles around.

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Toronto Marlies captain Logan Shaw skates with the Maple Leafs

1 hour ago | By Charlie McAfee

Logan Shaw is the most important player in the Marlies playoffs that no Maple Leafs fan is talking about

April 26, 2026; Charlie McAvoy of the Bruins speaks to reporters after the teams 6-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday.

3 hours ago | By Charlie McAfee

Charlie McAvoy said what Maple Leafs fans have been waiting to hear from their own team for a decade

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) skates during a timeout against the Buffalo Sabres during the second period of game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

15 hours ago | By Charlie McAfee

Jeremy Swayman was pulled in a 6-1 playoff blowout and visibly argued with his bench on the way off the ice

May 1, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) shares a moment with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) following the Toronto Maple Leafs win in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

17 hours ago | By Charlie McAfee

Brady Tkachuk is being shopped and Maple Leafs fans already know what he looks like beside Auston Matthews

Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan (53) skates against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

19 hours ago | By Charlie McAfee

Easton Cowan faces his first elimination game today and every Maple Leafs fan should be watching

Apr 2, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) looks to pass the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn ImagesApr 12, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (71) controls the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

20 hours ago | By Charlie McAfee

Morgan Rielly got suspended five games for confronting Ridly Greig and now the tables have completely turned

Sep 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson (89) prepares for a faceoff against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Apr 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) skates against the Washington Capitals during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Apr 26 | By Charlie McAfee

Vincent Trocheck hitting the trade block just made Nick Robertson the most valuable Maple Leafs asset

Jan 31, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) celebrates with left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) his goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Apr 26 | By Charlie McAfee

Tkachuk and Stutzle finished with one combined playoff point and imagine the reaction if they were Maple Leafs

Feb 1, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal scored by forward Mitch Marner (16) during the third period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

Mitch Marner leaving is why Craig Berube’s system collapsed and the Maple Leafs cannot ignore that

Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

William Nylander just posted a message that every Maple Leafs fan needed to hear

Apr 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) celebrates with teammates including defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) after scoring the winning goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the overtime period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

Toronto must get younger immediately and the 2026 Playoffs make the case louder every night

Jason Spezza in a suit attending a Maple Leafs

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

Jason Spezza officially passing on the Maple Leafs GM job proves the franchise requires an absolute alpha

Apr 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

A bizarre 0.3 percent draft loophole gives the Maple Leafs a wild shot at the third overall pick

Dec 18, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) chase the puck during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

There is one way the Robertson brothers can be reunited and it runs directly through Kyle Dubas

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) shoots the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Apr 25 | By Charlie McAfee

Auston Matthews isn’t asking to leave. He’s waiting to see if Toronto deserves him

Nov 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster (left) and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley (right) talk during warm up before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

The Maple Leafs mole hunt is absolutely real and the fake GM candidate stories are the exact proof

Former Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

Before hiring John Chayka the Maple Leafs need to address the unresolved Arizona Coyotes question from 2020

Apr 8, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) stretches during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

Three heavy targets perfectly match the exact Maple Leafs roster blueprint Darren Dreger just dropped

Rogers CEO Edward Rogers III reacts to a question during a panel discussion.

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

Edward Rogers running Maple Leafs GM interviews proves the franchise operates like a $25-billion empire

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman speaks during a Sportsnet NHL broadcast.

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

The exhausting Maple Leafs GM search is testing every fan as three finalists fly home without an answer

Coyotes general manger John Chayka smiles during his introductory press conference in 2016.

Apr 24 | By Charlie McAfee

Charlie McAfee

Logan Shaw is the most important player in the Marlies playoffs that no Maple Leafs fan is talking about

Charlie McAvoy said what Maple Leafs fans have been waiting to hear from their own team for a decade

Jeremy Swayman was pulled in a 6-1 playoff blowout and visibly argued with his bench on the way off the ice

Brady Tkachuk is being shopped and Maple Leafs fans already know what he looks like beside Auston Matthews

Easton Cowan faces his first elimination game today and every Maple Leafs fan should be watching

Morgan Rielly got suspended five games for confronting Ridly Greig and now the tables have completely turned

Vincent Trocheck hitting the trade block just made Nick Robertson the most valuable Maple Leafs asset

Tkachuk and Stutzle finished with one combined playoff point and imagine the reaction if they were Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner leaving is why Craig Berube’s system collapsed and the Maple Leafs cannot ignore that

William Nylander just posted a message that every Maple Leafs fan needed to hear

Toronto must get younger immediately and the 2026 Playoffs make the case louder every night

Jason Spezza officially passing on the Maple Leafs GM job proves the franchise requires an absolute alpha

A bizarre 0.3 percent draft loophole gives the Maple Leafs a wild shot at the third overall pick

There is one way the Robertson brothers can be reunited and it runs directly through Kyle Dubas

Auston Matthews isn’t asking to leave. He’s waiting to see if Toronto deserves him

The Maple Leafs mole hunt is absolutely real and the fake GM candidate stories are the exact proof

Before hiring John Chayka the Maple Leafs need to address the unresolved Arizona Coyotes question from 2020

Three heavy targets perfectly match the exact Maple Leafs roster blueprint Darren Dreger just dropped

Edward Rogers running Maple Leafs GM interviews proves the franchise operates like a $25-billion empire

The exhausting Maple Leafs GM search is testing every fan as three finalists fly home without an answer

Two top Maple Leafs GM frontrunners are officially out leaving John Chayka quietly pulling ahead