NHL Blockbuster: Leafs Land Marchenko in Six-Player Swap
#NHL #MapleLeafsToronto traded for Kirill Marchenko, signing him to a six-year, $12.5 million AAV deal, while Columbus acquired Matthew Knies in a six-player blockbuster. The Leafs earned an A- grade; the Blue Jackets received a B+ for balancing present and future value. read more
Maple Leafs Trade for Marchenko in Blockbuster Blue Jackets Deal
#NHL #MapleLeafsToronto Maple Leafs acquired Kirill Marchenko from Columbus in a blockbuster trade, sending Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a 2027 second-round pick. Marchenko signed a six-year, $12.5 million extension and will join Auston Matthews on the top line. read more
Maple Leafs fire Wickenheiser in massive front office purge
#NHL #MapleLeafsToronto Maple Leafs fired Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser and other executives in a front office purge. New GM John Chayka made the cuts, citing a different organizational path. Wickenheiser expressed gratitude for eight seasons with the team. read more
Bobrovsky signs three-year, $21 million deal with Leafs
#NHL #MapleLeafsGoalie Sergei Bobrovsky signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, leaving the Florida Panthers after leading them to two Stanley Cups. The 38-year-old aims to rebound from a career-worst .877 save percentage. read more
Maple Leafs trade Brandon Carlo to Blues for picks
#NHLTrade #MapleLeafsMaple Leafs trade defenseman Brandon Carlo to Blues for picks No. 73 and 76. New GM John Chayka continues roster overhaul after Toronto missed playoffs. Carlo, 29, adds veteran presence to St. Louis blue line. read more
Maple Leafs pick Gavin McKenna first overall
#NHLDraft #MapleLeafsToronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna first overall in the 2026 NHL draft. The 18-year-old Penn State winger, known for elite scoring and playmaking, aims to join Auston Matthews. Toronto last held the top pick in 2016. read more
Maple Leafs acquire Raddysh in blockbuster trade
#NHLTrade #MapleLeafsMaple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from Lightning for a fifth-round pick, signing him to an eight-year, $8.5M AAV deal. Toronto gets a top offensive D-man with risk; Tampa gets minimal return but saves cap space. read more
Maple Leafs acquire Raddysh in blockbuster sign-and-trade
#NHL #MapleLeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Darren Raddysh from Tampa Bay in a sign-and-trade. The 30-year-old had a breakout 70-point season. He’ll sign an eight-year, $8 million-plus AAV deal, reshaping Toronto's roster under new GM John Chayka. read more
Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as new head coach
#NHL #MapleLeafsToronto Maple Leafs rehire Jim Hiller as head coach, returning for a second stint after coaching LA Kings. The 57-year-old previously served as assistant from 2015-19, replacing fired Craig Berube. read more
Matthews committed to Leafs amid offseason shakeup
#NHL #MapleLeafsMaple Leafs GM John Chayka says Auston Matthews remains committed to winning in Toronto despite offseason changes. The team holds the No. 1 draft pick and is conducting a thorough coaching search. Chayka is optimistic about the captain's mindset. read more
Max Domi out indefinitely after surgery complications
#MapleLeafs #MaxDomiMaple Leafs forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after complications from offseason surgery. He played through the ailment in 2025-26, recording 12 goals and 36 points. Toronto missed the playoffs and is now seeking a new coach while holding the first overall draft pick. read more
Maple Leafs Fire Coach Berube After Disappointing Season
#MapleLeafs #NHLToronto Maple Leafs fired coach Craig Berube after two seasons, missing playoffs with 32-36-14 record. GM John Chayka cited an organizational shift for a fresh start. Berube led Toronto to a second-round playoff appearance in his first year. read more
Leafs Win Draft Lottery, McKenna Projected First Overall
#NHLDraft #MapleLeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs win the 2026 NHL draft lottery, selecting Gavin McKenna first overall. San Jose picks defenseman Chase Reid second, while Vancouver takes Ivar Stenberg third. A post-lottery mock draft projects top-16 picks. read more
Maple Leafs win NHL draft lottery after front office shakeup
#NHLDraft #MapleLeafsToronto Maple Leafs win 2026 NHL draft lottery with 8.5% odds, securing first pick days after hiring GM John Chayka and legend Mats Sundin. Top prospect Gavin McKenna may transform the franchise's future. read more
Maple Leafs hire Sundin, Chayka in front office shake-up
#NHL #MapleLeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs hired Mats Sundin as senior adviser and John Chayka as GM, replacing Brad Treliving. Both aim to end the franchise’s longest Stanley Cup drought since 1967, focusing on culture and competitive rebuilding. read more
Maple Leafs Fire GM After Playoff Hopes Vanish
#NHL #MapleLeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs fired GM Brad Treliving after nearly three years. The team, facing a likely playoff miss, seeks new leadership. President Keith Pelley cited a need for a different course despite respect for Treliving's contributions. read more
Maple Leafs Trade Roy to Avalanche in Deadline Sell-Off
#NHLTrade #MapleLeafsToronto trades center Nicolas Roy to Colorado for conditional draft picks. The struggling Leafs focus on the future, while the Avalanche bolster their center depth ahead of the NHL trade deadline. read more
Marners Toronto Return: Boos, Ovation, Victory
#NHL #MapleLeafsMitch Marner returned to Toronto as a Golden Knight, receiving boos during play but a standing ovation after a tribute video. The mixed reaction highlighted both fan frustration over his departure and respect for his nine seasons with the Maple Leafs. read more