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Apr 1, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings right wing Adrian Kempe (9) looks on during the second period against the St. Louis Blues at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

The Maple Leafs found a teenager in Sweden putting up the same numbers Adrian Kempe did at the same age
Mar 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) during a stoppage in play against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

The William Nylander practice story is not the first time he checked out on the Maple Leafs this season
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) defends the goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

Maple Leafs goaltending just took a serious hit after Joseph Woll's five-goal nightmare against Finland
University of Denver head coach David Carle hoists the NCAA Championship.
May 18, 2026

David Carle won three NCAA titles and the Leafs are recruiting him to send Auston Matthews a message
May 12, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl (48) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

Tomas Hertl is on the Vegas trade block and the Maple Leafs are positioned to win the bidding
Feb 25, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during warm ups before the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

Auston Matthews and John Chayka still have not met and Maple Leafs fans deserve answers
Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and forward Auston Matthews (34) discuss a play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 18, 2026

The Maple Leafs trade board with Auston Matthews, William Nylander and every name Chayka has to decide on
Toronto Marlies forward Bo Groulx (29) celebrates scoring a goal alongside Ben Danford (38) and two unidentified Marlies players.
May 17, 2026

The Marlies playoff run is the most important thing in Toronto right now and the entire offseason leans on it
Nov 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Henri Jokiharju (20) in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 17, 2026

The Boston coach who suffocated Auston Matthews for years is now a Maple Leafs candidate
Apr 2, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (7) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
May 17, 2026

Calgary just put Kevin Bahl on the table and the Maple Leafs cannot afford to let him slip past them
Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks with the media after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn ImagesApr 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
May 17, 2026

Peter Laviolette is the Maple Leafs coaching hire that brings Vincent Trocheck with him
Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Brandon Pridham
May 17, 2026

Brandon Pridham is gone and John Chayka has now dismantled the Maple Leafs front office in 14 days
Mar 15, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; St. Louis Blues right wing Jordan Kyrou (25) skates with the puck during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
May 17, 2026

Jordan Kyrou is available and the Maple Leafs have exactly the package St. Louis is asking for
Apr 5, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
May 17, 2026

The Maple Leafs need to top the trade package Minnesota offered for Robert Thomas
Apr 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Artur Akhtyamov (70) warms up before playing the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 16, 2026

Artur Akhtyamov beat out Dennis Hildeby for Marlies Game 1 and the Leafs goaltending future has shifted
Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and forward Auston Matthews (34) discuss a play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 16, 2026

Auston Matthews decides William Nylander's Maple Leafs fate
Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris knoblauch watches play against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
May 16, 2026

Kris Knoblauch coached McDavid the way Auston Matthews has been begging to be coached
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at Real Sports Bar and Grill. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn ImagesMar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates during warm up before a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 16, 2026

John Chayka publicly defended Craig Berube one week before firing him and Auston Matthews is taking notes
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford skates with the team during training camp.
May 16, 2026

Ben Danford made one decision in his AHL debut that proves he is closer to the Maple Leafs than fans realize
Mar 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner (16) and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during a break in the action against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 16, 2026

Auston Matthews should not envy Mitch Marner because Vegas has done the hard work for him
Penn State\'s Gavin McKenna, left, answers a question during a post-game press conference following a Big Ten hockey game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, in State College.
May 16, 2026

Gavin McKenna has the exact character the Maple Leafs have been searching for since the Sundin era
Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026

Matthews knows how the Leafs treated his closest family friend and that Arizona meeting just got complicated
Apr 9, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken forward Bobby McMann (74) is congratulated by teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the third period against the Vegas Golden Knights at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026

Bobby McMann is telling Maple Leafs fans he wants to stay in Seattle
Oct 14, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) and right wing Mitch Marner (93) takes the ice during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026

Jack Eichel defended Mitch Marner against every critic and Leafs fans need to sit with what he said
Oct 11, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026

Jay Woodcroft is interviewing with the Maple Leafs and the LA Kings and Chayka needs to move fast
Oct 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube tries to motivate his team during the third period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026

Craig Berube questioned the brains and hearts of the Maple Leafs players and that's the moment he lost the job
Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during the post game press conference following a loss to the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena.
May 15, 2026

Former Leafs head coach Craig Berube already linked to Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers
Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Ivar Stenberg (15) is all smiles after defeating Czechia in the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena
May 15, 2026

The race to trade up for Ivar Stenberg at second overall is proof the Maple Leafs are taking Gavin McKenna
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.
May 14, 2026

Vincent Trocheck is on the Maple Leafs target list and the second line centre Matthews wanted is in reach
Apr 7, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) before the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Prudential Center
May 14, 2026

Quinn Hughes is heading to the Devils and Dougie Hamilton is the Maple Leafs blue line answer
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar
May 14, 2026

John Chayka accelerates the Maple Leafs coaching search as his preferred target profile emerges
Jan 12, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena
May 14, 2026

Morgan Rielly is meeting with the Maple Leafs about waiving his NMC and the destination is clear
Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Easton Cowan (53) pursues the play against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
May 14, 2026

Easton Cowan is already auditioning for the next Maple Leafs head coach while his teammates sit at home
Nov 25, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks to reporters after a 5-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026

Peter Laviolette publicly pitched himself for the Maple Leafs job and his Carolina Cup story was the closer
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) congratulates forward Auston Matthews (34) on his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 14, 2026

Matthew Knies is now worth more than Auston Matthews to at least one NHL team
Nov 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) battles for the puck with Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

Auston Matthews has US connections that could be the real reason his Maple Leafs tenure ends
May 16, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

A one-for-one trade with Vancouver sends Morgan Rielly home and fixes the Maple Leafs' biggest problem
Oct 8, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe (left) looks up at the scoreboard as assistant coaches Manny Malhotra (center) and Dean Chynoweth look on during a break in play against the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

Manny Malhotra has emerged as the new Maple Leafs coaching frontrunner
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

John Chayka explained the Craig Berube firing in one sentence and that quote tells the entire story
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during a media conference after a win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube as John Chayka makes his first major decision
Apr 15, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Willam Villeneuve (76) skates in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
May 13, 2026

The Maple Leafs need a puck-moving defenceman and they have one right under their nose
Apr 4, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll (60) defends the goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
May 13, 2026

Joseph Woll is heading to the World Championship and the Leafs starting goalie debate gets decided there
Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

Other NHL teams have one fear about drafting Gavin McKenna, but the Maple Leafs don't have that problem
May 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (73) during the first period of game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

Charlie McAvoy is suspended six games and the Maple Leafs just got a real gift heading into next season
Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Vinni Lettieri (71) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

Vinni Lettieri has an Ovechkin-type one-timer and Toronto can't ignore his playoff dominance
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
May 12, 2026

Auston Matthews has put the Maple Leafs on notice and the offseason just got a clear deadline
Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O\'Haren-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

A respected NHL analyst is publicly arguing the Leafs should not take Gavin McKenna first overall
Oct 12, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) gets ready for the faceoff against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

Auston Matthews is not the Maple Leafs' urgent priority this week and the focus has shifted to someone else
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube during a media conference after a win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 12, 2026

Maple Leafs fans launch coordinated social media campaign demanding Craig Berube be fired
Apr 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (55) blocks a shot during the game between the Stars and the Wild in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center
May 12, 2026

A viral Maple Leafs and Stars trade proposal sends Thomas Harley to Toronto and the logic actually adds up
May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella addresses the media after game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center
May 11, 2026

John Tortorella defended Mitch Marner and pushed back on the Maple Leafs fanbase narrative
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 Images
May 11, 2026

Morgan Rielly asked for one more chance and completely blew it with the Maple Leafs
Apr 24, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) looks on during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026

Anaheim Ducks bench Mason McTavish in playoffs and Maple Leafs interest expected
Mar 15, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) waits for a face-off against the Ottawa Senators in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026

Auston Matthews leaving reports are being contradicted and now fans are asking if the insiders know anything
Shane Doan smiles as he receives a standing ovation next to his wife Andrea during his jersey retirement ceremony at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. on February 24, 2019. Z6i5647
May 11, 2026

Shane Doan and the Maple Leafs have officially parted ways and he is already interviewing for another team
Toronto Maple Leafs defensive prospect Ben Danford
May 11, 2026

Ben Danford said his goal was the NHL roster and the Maple Leafs just responded to his request
Apr 29, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (27) warms up before the start of game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026

Stolarz to Utah for Barrett Hayton solves the Maple Leafs depth problem in one phone call
Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Clarkson Golden Knights during the second period at Pegula Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026

Passing on Gavin McKenna would cost the Maple Leafs more than fans realize
Maple Leafs defensive prospect Ben Danford during training camp.
May 10, 2026

Ben Danford sends a clear message to Maple Leafs management about his NHL future
Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) during a stop in play against the Los Angeles Kings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Elias Pettersson for Rielly and Robertson is the trade that fixes the Maple Leafs lineup
Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and forward Auston Matthews (34) discuss a play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Matthews to San Jose and Nylander to Chicago would build the Leafs a young core unlike anything in the NHL
Oct 3, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) in action against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Gavin McKenna may already know he is going to the Maple Leafs and a recent Instagram like is the proof
Mar 6, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (63) gets set during a face-off in the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Brad Marchand publicly mocks viral Maple Leafs trade and his comment is gaining attention
Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Clarkson Golden Knights during the second period at Pegula Ice Arena
May 10, 2026

The Maple Leafs lineup with McKenna creates one forced trade that Chayka cannot avoid this offseason
Apr 13, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) goes out to the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Auston Matthews' unhappiness is only coming from two reporters and Leafs fans should read that very carefully
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
May 10, 2026

Edmonton only has one more year of Connor McDavid and the Maple Leafs must play the waiting game
Sep 30, 2023; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Topi Niemela (47) plays the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Bell Centre
May 9, 2026

Shortly after Chayka said defense is the priority a Maple Leafs defensive prospect signed in Sweden instead
Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026

A viral clip of Gavin McKenna shows exactly the emotion the Maple Leafs have been missing for a decade
Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Ivar Stenberg (15) celebrates his empty-net goal against Czechia during the third period in the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Clarkson Golden Knights in the first period of a game at Pegula Ice Arena.
May 9, 2026

The Maple Leafs Swedish players want Stenberg and Leafs fans want McKenna and only one side gets their way
Mar 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) skates against the New York Rangers during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026

Chicago could give Toronto exactly the piece they need but getting rid of Matthew Knies is not the answer
May 8, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) moves the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the first period in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026

Mitch Marner leading the NHL playoffs in points proves he was never the problem in Toronto
Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026

Meet Gavin McKenna: The player from Whitehorse, Yukon who is about to change everything for the Maple Leafs
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Auston Matthews puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number one overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026

Auston Matthews can end every Toronto trade rumor with one symbolic gesture at the 2026 NHL Draft
May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs CEO Keith Pelley speaks to the media at a news conference to introduce new team management. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026

A former MLSE CEO just publicly criticized Keith Pelley and the words he used cut deeper than any fan critique
Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up for game against the Clarkson Golden Knights at Pegula Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026

Gavin McKenna's junior coach said he refused to accept being average and that one quote tells you everything
Jan 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) waits for the faceoff against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026

The Auston Matthews to San Jose rumors are everywhere and most fans have no idea why they make zero sense
Dec 12, 2006; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman (24) Bryan McCabe questions a referee\'s call during their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images Copyright Tom Szczerbowski
May 8, 2026

Bryan McCabe could be the next former Maple Leaf coming home if Mats Sundin gets his way
Oct 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates during the warmup before a game against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026

Auston Matthews has real doubts about his Toronto future and Leafs fans need to brace for what's coming next
Jan 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Easton Cowan (53) reacts after scoring the game winning goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena.Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena.
May 8, 2026

Easton Cowan praised Gavin McKenna and made it clear he wants him on the Maple Leafs
Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) and forward Auston Matthews (34) discuss a play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Scotiabank Arena
May 8, 2026

Now that the Maple Leafs won the lottery the trade returns for Matthews or Nylander would be enormous
Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during a stop in play against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena.May 4, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka speaks to the media at Real Sports Bar. Mandatory Credit:
May 7, 2026

Auston Matthews meets John Chayka in Arizona this week and the entire Maple Leafs future is on the line
Apr 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) during a stoppage in play against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center
May 7, 2026

Bowen Byram is dominating the playoffs, Buffalo has no room for him and the Maple Leafs need to make the call
Jan 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks for the puck against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Arena. (L)Oct 10, 2025; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Clarkson Golden Knights in the first period of a game at Pegula Ice Arena. (R)
May 7, 2026

Both Matthews and McKenna's camps just spoke and the reactions are exactly what Leafs fans were hoping to hear
Mar 8, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitch Marner (16) reacts after his second goal in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
May 7, 2026

One trade with the first overall pick gives the Leafs a Marner replacement and the top defenseman they need
Mar 17, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers right winger Vasily Podkolzin (92) is seen out on the ice in a game against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Rogers Place.
May 7, 2026

Edmonton cannot afford to keep Vasily Podkolzin and the Maple Leafs should be first in line to take him
Dec 31, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, UNITED STATES; Canada forward Gavin McKenna (9) in action against Finland during the second period in group play during the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena
May 7, 2026

A report says the Maple Leafs may not pick Gavin McKenna first overall and the reason behind it is fascinating
(L) Mar 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden.(R) Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) looks to pass the puck against the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose.
May 7, 2026

Auston Matthews followed Macklin Celebrini after the lottery win and the timing is impossible to ignore
Mar 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) looks up at the scoreboard after scoring against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesJun 15, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Sportsnet host David Amber (left) and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman (right) prior to the game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place.
May 6, 2026

The Maple Leafs won the lottery and Friedman just told fans the awful truth about Auston Matthews
Jan 31, 2026; State College, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) looks to shoot the puck during the first period against the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O\'Haren-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026

McKenna fits exactly what Matthews and Nylander told the Leafs they needed and nobody is connecting that dot
Jan 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) waits for the faceoff against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026

Auston Matthews was considering leaving Toronto and the Leafs just gave him the only reason he needs to stay
Apr 8, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) looks up at the scoreboard during a break in the action against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026

The Oilers were so desperate they offered Darnell Nurse to the Leafs and Toronto still didn't pull the trigger
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
May 6, 2026

William Nylander now answers to Mats Sundin and the Leafs engineered that dynamic on purpose
Feb 5, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper during the third period against the Florida Panthers at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn ImagesEnd of season press conference with Andrei Vasilevskiy (right)
May 6, 2026

Vasilevskiy just publicly turned on Cooper and the Leafs should remove him from any coaching consideration
Jan 5, 2026; St. Paul, Minnesota, USA; Sweden forward Ivar Stenberg (15) is all smiles after defeating Czechia in the final of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship ice hockey tournament at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn ImagesOct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) skates against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first period at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026

Leafs fans want Gavin McKenna first overall but the Ivar Stenberg argument is the one nobody wants to have
Jan 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) skates during the warmup before a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
May 6, 2026

Mitch Marner leaving Toronto was the best thing that ever happened to the Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs win TSN\'s mock 2026 NHL Draft lottery
May 5, 2026

TSN predicted the Maple Leafs winning the lottery, when it actually came true the hockey world lost its minds
Oct 4, 2025; Tempe, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna (72) warms up before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026

The Maple Leafs just won the draft lottery and Gavin McKenna is coming to Toronto
Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Briere (left) and President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones (right) after the Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026

The Flyers might be coming for the Leafs first round pick tonight and most fans have no idea this is possible
Apr 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh (43) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026

Raddysh’s press conference sounded like a goodbye to Tampa and the Maple Leafs should already be on the phone
Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula pose for a photo during a press conference announcing the 2026 NHL Draft taking place in Buffalo at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
May 5, 2026

Everything Maple Leafs fans need to know about tonight’s draft lottery and what is at stake
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