Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images | James Lang-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the 2026 NHL Draft, getting the honor of picking first overall on June 26th in Buffalo. With the lottery now over, we have begun predicting and analyzing which players each team will select. While we don’t know where teams will be selecting past 16, all of the top-end talent of the draft will likely be taken off the board at that stage of the first round. The top two players h

Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images The Toronto Maple Leafs had a very disappointing 2025-26 season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17, but with now the first overall pick, and a new management staff in John Chayka as the general manager and Mats Sundin as the senior executive advisor, things are slowly beginning to turn around for the Maple Leafs. John Chayka and Mats Sundin understand that things in Toronto need to c

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a lot of rumours swirling around their organization as of late, and that is for good measure; they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in a decade, and with the newly hired general manager, John Chayka and senior executive advisor Mats Sundin, many are unsure of what the Maple Leafs could look like heading into next season. If one thing is certain, it is that William Nylander is going to be a Toronto Maple Leaf heading into t

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a gift on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs won the draft lottery, stunning the NHL, giving them the first overall pick on June 26th in Buffalo. Heading into the draft, the Maple Leafs sat with the fifth-best odds on Tuesday with an 8.5% chance of winning the lottery. In just one night, the outlook of the Maple Leafs' season and the future of the organization changes. With the opportunity to add an elite prospect, the Maple Leafs are now positioned to

The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced their 19th general manager in Toronto Maple Leafs history on Monday, as they took to the media for the first time since hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin. There were a lot of questions regarding the team's future after missing the postseason for the first time in a decade; however, Craig Berube's future with the Maple Leafs was one that many had spoken about a lot over the past couple of weeks since the departure of their previous general m

The Toronto Maple Leafs held a press conference on Monday, regarding the new hirings of their new general manager, John Chayka and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor. Both of which shared insights into where they see the team moving forward, and what it means to be in this role. Mats Sundin comments to begin the media availability Mats Sundin, to begin the media availability, touched on what it means to return to the city of Toronto and how Sundin and Chayka share a simi

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that John Chayka is set to become the Toronto Maple Leafs 19th general manager in the franchise's history. Chayka has not been in the NHL since his tenure with the Arizona Coyotes lasted four seasons between 2016 and 2020. At the time of Chayka's tenure with the Coyotes, he was just 26 years of age and the youngest general manager in the NHL. Now, 10 years later, the Maple Leafs are looking for a much more mature general manager. Wh

For Connor McDavid, the message hasn’t changed; he wants to win, and he wants to do it with the Edmonton Oilers. “I want to win, and I want to win here in Edmonton. That’s my focus.” McDavid said on Saturday. But this time, there was a different tone behind it. Following a disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the Oilers captain didn’t shy away from the reality of where the team stands. McDavid understands the team took a step back this season and

According to Sportsnet's NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to name Mats Sundin and John Chayka to lead the front office. John Chayka and Mats Sundin set to take over the front office in Toronto John Chayka is set to be named the general manager, while Mats Sundin will serve as senior executive adviser. The Toronto Maple Leafs' search began when they relieved Brad Treliving of his duties as general manager on March 31st. While this hasn't been

Expectations were high heading into the 2025-26 season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They had just won the Atlantic Division for the first time in over a decade, they pushed the Stanley Cup Champions to game seven in round two, and despite losing Mitch Marner, they still had the foundational pieces to make a serious push at the Stanley Cup. Instead, the Maple Leafs fell well short, missing the playoffs and raising serious questions about the roster’s direction. While the team'

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is reportedly joining Team Sweden at the IIHF World Hockey Championships, according to The Leafs Nation's Nick Alberga. Oliver Ekman-Larsson's strong season in Toronto earned him his spot This will mark the second time this season that we will see Ekman-Larsson representing Team Sweden, as he played in the 2026 Olympics in Italy this past February. OEL played in all five matches for Sweden, averaging 10:27 time on ice, as Sw

The Colorado Avalanche advanced to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5–1 win over the Los Angeles Kings in Game 4 at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, completing a four-game sweep. On paper, it was decisive. On the ice, it was a grind from start to finish. Cale Makar was quick to speak about this point following their sweep, mentioning the matchup was a lot closer than fans may have anticipated and saw. Although the Avalanche rolled past the Kings, Los Angele

After dropping Game 1, the Anaheim Ducks have taken full control of their series against the Edmonton Oilers, and now hold onto a 3-1 series lead. The Ducks have had many standout performances from players this series; however, none stand above Jackson LaCombe. The young defenceman leads the NHL in playoff scoring with eight points, including one goal over four games. He was a key contributor during game four, where he set up Cutter Gauthier on the power-play, as well as Jeff

The Toronto Maple Leafs have another name joining Team Canada at this year's IIHF World Hockey Championship in Switzerland beginning on May 15. According to TSN NHL insider Darren Dreger, Reilly will join Maple Leafs superstar John Tavares at the upcoming tournament. Disappointing season in Toronto for Morgan Rielly Morgan Rielly had a very disappointing season with the Maple Leafs, falling short of expectations heading into what was seen as a crucial season for his career. R

This offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs will prove to be crucial, as there are a lot of questions regarding this current group due to their lack of playoff success over the past decade, while not even clinching a spot in this season's playoffs. Many people have debated what the Maple Leafs have been missing over the past years, whether that is a reliable defenceman, scoring upfront or grit in the bottom six; however, according to TSN NHL insider Darren Dreger, Auston Matth

The Ottawa Senators have found themselves down 3-0 in their series against a tough Carolina Hurricanes team. The Senators have found numerous problems with their games; however, one stands above the rest. During the Sens’ first three games of the postseason, they have scored a total of three goals, the fewest of any playoff team. The Senators’ lack of scoring has consistently cost them games, as they have lost close contests while giving up only seven. The team’s struggles sc

The Stanley Cup Playoffs often bring out the best in players and are widely regarded as the highest level of hockey all season. This postseason has been no exception, with Porter Martone bursting onto the scene early in his NHL career. Martone, shortly after a disappointing end of the season with Michigan State University, joined the Flyers for the final 10 games of the season. Fans saw him fit into the lineup better than anyone expected. At just 19 years old, and with no pro

When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Järnkrok to a four-year extension in the summer of 2022, many Leafs fans saw it as a win. It was a small addition to their roster that added versatility and depth scoring beyond their top players. Just four seasons later, the Maple Leafs could not be much happier to get Järnkrok off their books heading into a crucial offseason. A combination of injuries and inconsistent play prevented him from becoming the reliable contributor the tea

Nicholas Robertson heads into another offseason where his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs feels all but certain. Robertson heads into the offseason as a restricted free agent, which by the title sounds as if he will return with the Maple Leafs, but after another inconsistent season, many believe it may be time for a fresh start on both ends of the table. The Maple Leafs selected Robertson in the 2019 NHL Draft, 53rd overall. At first glance, Robertson looked like the stea

Former Toronto Maple Leafs are all over the playoffs and now, they're coming up in massive clutch moments for their new teams and even scoring overtime game-winners. Center Nicolas Roy scored the overtime winner in Game 2 to help the Colorado Avalanche past the Los Angeles Kings to take a 2-0 series lead and what a goal it was. The Maple Leafs dealt Roy to the Avalanche at this season's trade deadline in exchange for a 2027 conditional first-round pick and a 2026 conditional