Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - December 09, 2025

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Teams

Lightning logo, Lightning 16-11-2, 1ST 0, 2ND 0, 3RD 0, TOT 0

Maple Leafs logo, Maple Leafs 14-11-4, 1ST 1, 2ND 0, 3RD 1, TOT 2

Highlights

Matthews Goal vs. Lightning

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Joshua vs. Max Crozier Fight

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Crozier vs. Dakota Joshua Fight

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Johansson Makes a Save

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Rielly Scores

Leafs Shut Out Lightning 🍁

Dennis Hildeby puts up 29 saves to get his first career shutout

Scoring

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19:59Goal scored by Auston Matthews (Empty Net)

16:26Goal scored by Morgan Rielly assisted by Easton Cowan and John Tavares

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editorinleaf.com•7h

Young defenseman reveals what a fresh start with the Maple Leafs meansThe Toronto Maple Leafs didn't make any big blockbuster move during the offseason, but new general manager John Chayka made dozens of little transactions to imp

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Darren Raddysh on his shot threat on the power play: "If someone wants to take that away, we have a few other guys who can shoot the puck and put it in the net"Defenseman Darren Raddysh met with the media at the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic on Monday, discussing his homecoming to Toronto, the early chemistry among the team’s many new additions, reuniting with Nick Paul, playing alongside Sergei Bobrovsky, and the potential impact of his big shot on the power play. What has the summer […]

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Sergei Bobrovsky on arriving in Toronto: "It’s the hockey capital... For a lot of players, it’s a dream to play here"Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky met with the media at the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic on Monday, discussing his early impressions of Toronto, reuniting with familiar faces from Florida, the opportunity to play alongside Auston Matthews, and his final preparations for the 2026-27 season. What are your early impressions of the team and […]

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Nick Paul on his Leafs homecoming: "It’s crazy... when I came here with Ottawa or Tampa, I was playing in my hometown, but I wasn’t playing for the hometown team"Forward Nick Paul met with the media at the Leafs & Legends Charity Golf Classic on Monday, discussing his return home, the team’s many offseason changes, reuniting with Darren Raddysh, Auston Matthews’ leadership, and his preparations for the 2026-27 season. What has it been like returning home, and has it sunk in that you’re a […]

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Maple Leafs Training Camp Battles, Part 1: Top-Six Openings, McKenna's Linemates, 3C, and Checking-Line DecisionsThe rookie tournament is over, training camp starts this week, and by the weekend, the Maple Leafs will be playing their first preseason games. NHL hockey isn’t fully back, but we’re just about there. The Leafs had a particularly busy offseason, both on and off the ice, that resulted in six new forwards, at least […]

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Three things to watch for at the Lightning’s prospect showcaseThe kids are on the ice as the Lightning prospects compete against Nashville.

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Steve Sullivan on Vinny Borgesi's game at the Maple Leafs prospect tournament: "He’s really shifty... I really like his game"After the Maple Leafs prospects defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 to close out the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge, Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan discussed his team’s improvement from its opening game, strong performances from Patriks Plumins and Brody Pepoy, Vinny Borgesi’s intriguing skill set on the blue line, and the challenge of unlocking more offense […]

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Latest Maple Leafs signing could mean a trade is comingThe Toronto Maple Leafs made a late-summer splash by signing defenseman Nick Blankenburg to a professional try-out (PTO). The 5-foot-9, right-handed blueliner i

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Steve Sullivan on Tinus Luc Koblar: "He's pushing hard... He wants to stay here in North America and play with the Toronto Maple Leafs"After the Maple Leafs’ prospects fell 4-3 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators in their opening game of the 2026 Prospect Tournament, Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan discussed his team’s performance, Luke Haymes’ continued growth, the play of Ben Danford and Alex Bilecki, and Tinus Luc Koblar’s push to remain in North America with the […]

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Maple Leafs may have just made the best move of the NHL offseasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of defenseman Nick Blankenburg to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO) on Saturday. The move, which would otherwis

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Maple Leafs reportedly invite Nick Blankenburg to camp on PTO: Where could he fit?The rookie tournament is here, training camp is around the corner, and all of a sudden, it feels like we’re pretty much back in hockey mode. That transition has come with some news, as the Leafs have reportedly extended a training-camp invite to Nick Blankenburg. The 28-year-old, 5’9” defenseman is a right shot coming off […]

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #7 Jack PridhamThe Lightning brought Sam O’Reilly’s running mate from Kitchener. His arrival might take a little longer, but it should be worth the wait.

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Gavin McKenna already did something incredible at Maple Leafs rookie campWhile it's disappointing that Gavin McKenna won't be participating any further in the Toronto Maple Leafs' rookie camp, he did give us a highlight to carry us u

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Steven Lorentz must fight for his Leafs lineup spot all over again [2026-27 Player Preview]Steven Lorentz’s three-year, $1.35 million AAV extension was a little strange from the moment former GM Brad Treliving signed it last summer. Three-year term aside, there was nothing wrong with bringing Lorentz back after a solid first season in Toronto. He initially arrived at training camp on a PTO, earned a contract, and then earned […]

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Lightning sign forward to PTOThe Lightning sign a former second-round pick as training camp draws closer.

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These 3 Maple Leafs prospects are entering make-or-break seasonsThe Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking at the organization’s future at training camp this fall. As much as that statement sounds hyperbolic, the fact is that t

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Steve Sullivan on his first impressions of Gavin McKenna at Leafs prospect practice: "His deception, the way he thinks the game—he is a step ahead of everybody else"After Friday’s practice, Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan discussed the goals of the Maple Leafs’ prospect tournament in Gatineau, the decision to keep Gavin McKenna in T.O., Ben Danford’s push for an NHL job, and his early impressions of Tinus Luc Koblar. What do you want to see first and foremost at the prospect tournament, […]

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Gavin McKenna on the possibility of playing with Auston Matthews: "I think we'd suit each other pretty well... If I get that opportunity, I’m not going to try to waste it"After Friday’s practice, Gavin McKenna discussed the organization’s decision to keep him in Toronto rather than send him to this weekend’s prospect tournament in Gatineau, living with John Tavares, his preparation for opening night, and skating with Auston Matthews and several of the NHL’s top players over the summer. We just heard you’re not going […]

McKenna 'Michigan' in Practice

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Gavin McKenna scored a Michigan goal during the Leafs’ prospect practice today 👀🔥

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Maple Leafs fans will have to wait to see Gavin McKenna playWell, Leafs Nation is going to have to wait a little bit longer to watch Gavin McKenna in a full game playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It's unfortunate. The

McKenna at Prospects Practice

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Gavin McKenna takes the ice at Leafs prospects practice! However, Marlies coach Steve Sullivan has confirmed that McKenna will not play in this weekend's Prospects Challenge. 🎥: @markhmasters

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Maple Leafs just revealed Gavin McKenna’s first linematesHockey is finally here. We get to see actual players on actual ice playing actual hockey instead of just thinking about it all summer long. And now, we get to e

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Maple Leafs should reunite these two brothers in the NHLWhen the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired right-shot defenseman Darren Raddysh in the sign-and-trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning earlier this summer. It drasticall

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Maple Leafs’ most important defenseman almost walked away from hockeyThe Toronto Maple Leafs made the biggest splash possible on the back end by trading for and then signing free agent defenseman Darren Raddysh to his big eight-y

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How much magic does Sergei Bobrovsky have left for the Maple Leafs? [2026-27 Player Preview]Through the first 15 years of his NHL career, Sergei Bobrovsky built a stonewall Hall of Fame résumé. Two Vezina Trophies. Over 450 regular-season victories. Three consecutive Stanley Cup Finals. Back-to-back championships. 44-21 with a .912 save percentage and six shutouts in 65 playoff appearances between 2023 and 2025. Evolving Hockey credited him with 41.25 […]

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BS Meter on the Latest Trade RumorsBreaking down the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, Quinn Hughes, more 📲

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #8 Maxim GroshevThe Lightning don’t have many players, much less defensemen, that can skate like Groshev. Can he find his way to the NHL this year?

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McKenna, Koblar among those set to participate in Maple Leafs' prospect tournament this weekendThe Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their 26-player roster for the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge at Centre Slush Puppie in Gatineau, Quebec. The headline attraction is obvious: First-overall pick Gavin McKenna is set to pull on a Maple Leafs jersey in game action for the first time. McKenna is one of five members of the […]

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Maple Leafs will be without one key forward to start the seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs have already been hit with the injury bug before the 2026-27 season has even started. Well, sort of. According to a recent report, Maple

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Barry Melrose, former Lightning coach, passes away at age 70One of the game’s great ambassadors passed away on Wednesday.

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2026 U.S. Hockey HOF Class 👏TJ Oshie, Phil Kessel and Amanda Kessel to be among this year's inductees 📸

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Mitch Marner finally weighs in on the Maple Leafs’ eventful offseasonWhile it's not mandatory for NHL stars to pay attention to their former team's activity over a year since they decided to leave, there is certainly a little bit

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Nick Paul can fill an important need for the Maple Leafs, but was last season a blip or a warning? [2026-27 Player Preview]Nick Paul’s final season in Tampa Bay was either an injury-riddled aberration or the first warning sign for a 31-year-old forward who had previously been quite healthy and consistent. After trading Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 third-round pick to acquire him, the Maple Leafs are betting on the former. Paul entered […]

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Gavin McKenna's move shows John Tavares is still Leafs' true leaderOnce again, John Tavares has sacrificed himself for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The news that the Leafs' first-overall pick, 18-year-old Gavin McKenna, would move

Bleacher Report•4d

Lil Wayne's Barry Melrose PostRapper one of many to honor hockey legend after death

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Barry Melrose Dies at 70Former NHL player, head coach and legendary broadcaster was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2023

editorinleaf.com•5d

Maple Leafs can’t afford not to kick the tires on Chris KreiderThe Toronto Maple Leafs have a solid veteran scoring option potentially hitting the market soon, one that the team can't afford to to check out.

editorinleaf.com•5d

Jack Hughes says the Maple Leafs didn't deserve to pick first overallThe Leafs may have had a bad season, but the New Jersey Devils star says they didn't deserve Gavin McKenna.

Bleacher Report•5d

McKenna to Live w/ Tavares 🏠Ex-Leafs captain to host NHL's No. 1 pick during rookie season in Toronto

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Jack Hughes's Gavin McKenna comments come from a place of experienceThe New Jersey Devils won the 2019 offseason. They started by winning the NHL Draft Lottery and the rights to select Jack Hughes (we now know how crazy it is an

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Jack Hughes reveals what makes Gavin McKenna’s Leafs situation so perfectGavin McKenna is coming into the NHL as a hyped-up prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs. While others would think that this is a terrible situation to be in, at

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Gavin McKenna has found a new roommate to begin his NHL careerA brand new NHL season is set to be underway in only a matter of weeks. While there could still be some questions left out in the open about the new campaign fo

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Sergei Bobrovsky will likely pass this Maple Leafs legend for a goaltending honorThe Toronto Maple Leafs might be getting future Hall of Famer Sergei Bobrovsky in the twilight of his career, but that doesn't mean the Russian goaltender doesn

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Maple Leafs may have reason to be concerned about William NylanderThere might be cause for concern regarding William Nylander, though Toronto Maple Leafs fans should still be bullish.

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #9 Ethan GauthierEthan Gauthier has been in the system a little longer than some of the other prospects on this list. Can he break through this season?

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Former Leafs goaltender gets surprising NHL comeback after Toronto disasterAn old friend has made a return to the NHL, signing a contract with the San Jose Sharks just days before training camps open around the league. Ilya Samsonov, h

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Can Brandon Duhaime help the Maple Leafs become a faster, harder, and more irritating team? [2026-27 Player Preview]The Maple Leafs’ UFA offseason additions up front made their priorities at the position pretty clear. After finishing as one of the league’s worst defensive teams in 2025-26 while deploying Auston Matthews like he’s Jordan Staal, the Leafs added Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, and Brandon Duhaime to their bottom six—a trio of veteran forwards who […]

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Jim Hiller might be exactly what Auston Matthews needs to get back on trackIt's no secret the Toronto Maple Leafs look much different compare to last year. Many experts and media outlets have praised John Chayka's moves to improve the

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Maple Leafs' offseason just earned them a major NHL endorsementThe Toronto Maple Leafs did a whole lot this summer. New general manager John Chayka was busy putting his mark on the team by making trades and signing a whole

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The 3 best moves Maple Leafs GM John Chayka made this offseasonAs we have moved into September, training camp for NHL teams is set to open soon. The Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans should be excited in looking forward to

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Darren Raddysh doesn’t need another 70-point season to help transform the Maple Leafs’ blue line [2026-27 Player Preview]Darren Raddysh’s rise from undrafted OHL overager to $68-million defenseman is one of the league’s great late-bloomer stories. Naturally, it is also the source of most of the risk in the Maple Leafs’ biggest offseason bet. Raddysh didn’t establish himself as a full-time NHL defenseman until he was 27. Three years later, following a wildly […]

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Connor McDavid reportedly wants to play for the Maple LeafsIt is that time of year again, with speculation surrounding Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers and the everlasting rumours that he eventually want

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Former prospect lands monster Bruins contract and reminds Leafs of their mistakeFormer Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten is turning into the one who got away, as he signed a seven-year, $50.4M contract extension with the Boston Brui

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #10 Oleg KulebiakinThere are a lot of things to like about Oleg Kulebiakin, but also some big questions.

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Fight Club: Best Fights of 2025-26The Lightning were pugilistic professionals last season. Mr. Toboggan takes a look at some of their best matches last season.

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10 burning questions for the Maple Leafs before training campThe time to see the on-ice impact of the Toronto Maple Leafs makeover has almost arrived. Less than two weeks remain until training camp starts and a first look

editorinleaf.com•1w

Elliotte Friedman needs the Maple Leafs more than he would like to admitElliotte Friedman finds himself in the same spot as thousands of players he’s reported on over the years. The notable broadcaster is a free agent and is looking

editorinleaf.com•1w

The mounting pressure on Auston Matthews to deliver a signature postseason runAuston Matthews is arguably the best Maple Leaf of the 21st century. Over his decade with the Leafs, he has racked up 428 goals and 352 assists for 780 points.

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #11 Jayson ShaugabayThe slick playmaker took a big step last season, can he continue to improve as his role grows in Duluth?

editorinleaf.com•1w

The Maple Leafs are the NHL's must-watch team this seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs didn't rest easy after missing the playoffs in 2026-27. MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley hired a new front office: general manager Jo

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Maple Leafs could make their next major move on the blue lineThe Toronto Maple Leafs hope the duct tape on the blue line will hold everything together this season.

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The latest move by the Toronto Maple Leafs takes a popular option off the tableThe Toronto Maple Leafs have completely changed their franchise this offseason. They have a new front office structure and coaching staff. They will build more

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Gavin McKenna needs to do this to join upper echelon of NHL young starsToronto Maple Leafs prospect Gavin McKenna has a chance to climb into the top tier of NHL young stars.

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3 Leafs Who Won't Be On the Team at the End of the YearAs always, the Toronto Maple Leafs roster will look much different at the end of the year then it started. The offseason was long for the Leafs this year, as th

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The Gavin McKenna era begins with immense promise, and a developmental balancing act for the Maple Leafs [2026-27 Player Preview]Gavin McKenna could be anything from a supporting piece to a game-breaking star in his rookie season, and how the Maple Leafs manage the upside and uncertainty surrounding their new young star matters far beyond just 2026-27. A wide range of plausible outcomes exists for McKenna this season. In the dream scenario, McKenna follows a […]

editorinleaf.com•1w

Toronto Maple Leafs integral defenseman gives health update ahead of training campThe Toronto Maple Leafs made massive changes to address the complete failure that is the 2025-26 season. After losing Mitch Marner, everything started to go wro

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What is motivating Auston Matthews to remain a Leaf?Toronto is where it all started, and it might be more difficult to pry him away than you think.

Bleacher Report•1w

NHL 27 Review & Gameplay Impressions 🎮Breaking down all the top features in latest release

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #12 Noah SteenThe pride of Norway is set to spend his first full season in North America. Can he be another seventh-round success story for the Lightning?

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Jack Roslovic fills a few needs for the Maple Leafs; now they need to find the right fit [2026-27 Player Preview]The Jack Roslovic-Auston Matthews connection has been played up often since Roslovic signed in Toronto on July 1. The two played together for the USNTDP over a decade ago, finishing first and second in team scoring on a loaded roster that also included Matthew Tkachuk, Clayton Keller, and Tage Thompson. They remain friends, and Roslovic […]

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Maple Leafs shouldn't rush Gavin McKenna into the top sixThere's a discussion to be had about the Toronto Maple Leafs starting prized rookie Gavin McKenna further down the lineup.

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Maple Leafs have the pieces to build a fourth line opponents will hateThe Toronto Maple Leafs may have finally figured out how to make their fourth line a weapon. After completely overhauling their bottom six, Toronto now has an a

editorinleaf.com•1w

Maple Leafs continue to be linked to intriguing former Canadiens sniper before seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs have had a very busy offseason this year. They have added several new players to their roster this summer after their ugly 2025-26 seaso

editorinleaf.com•1w

Maple Leafs need Jim Hiller to solve this major problem before training campJim Hiller has a job to do that already perplexed Mike Babcock, Sheldon Keefe, and Craig Berube.

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3 under-the-radar Maple Leafs prospects fans need to watch this seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs have recently focused on rebuilding their prospect pipeline. No longer are they shedding young talent or trading away draft picks for no

editorinleaf.com•1w

Maple Leafs might have made a mistake passing on Eeli TolvanenThe Toronto Maple Leafs may come to regret not picking up Eeli Tolvanen, though there might still be a chance to right a wrong.

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Emil Andrae brings youth & upside to an aging Maple Leafs blue line, but how high can he climb? [2026-27 Player Preview]The Maple Leafs are hoping that Emil Andrae can add a few much-needed elements to their blue line this upcoming season: youth/upside, mobility, and puck-moving ability. Whether Andrae — 24 years old and with only 107 NHL games to his name — can supply those elements consistently at the NHL level is still to be […]

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One NHL analyst is doubling-down on a Maple Leafs resurgenceAfter free agency, TSN analyst and former NHL goaltender Martin Biron ranked the Toronto Maple Leafs among his top five teams of the offseason. Over a month lat

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How Cale Makar's record contract affects the Maple LeafsThe market to sign superstar players was flipped on its head this weekend, when the Colorado Avalanche inked Cale Makar to a record eight-year deal worth $20.4

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How long will it take the Maple Leafs to become true contenders with Gavin McKenna?Selecting Gavin McKenna first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft was always going to change the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Normally, there would be an arg

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #13 Tomas KralovicThe third-round pick is going to jump right into the pros as he is likely to join the Syracuse Crunch after training camp.

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Jared McCann is still a perfect Maple Leafs trade targetWhile the Toronto Maple Leafs have done a full overhaul of their roster, from signings to trades, there is still one fish out there that John Chayka could reel

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Brandon Carlo reveals what it’s really like inside the Maple Leafs’ leadership groupHockey must be around the corner because for the second time this week, a former Toronto Maple Leafs player spoke about his past life. It's no secret that Toro

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A healthy Chris Tanev can change the Maple Leafs' defense, but they must manage him carefully [2026-27 Player Preview]Assessing Chris Tanev’s first season in Toronto was fairly straightforward: He was exactly the player the Maple Leafs hoped they were acquiring. His second season basically never got off the ground. Tanev appeared in just 11 games in 2025-26, one of which lasted less than six minutes. He recorded two assists, averaged 17:58 per game, […]

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Lightning announce promotional schedule for 2026-27 seasonBobbleheads, Pocket Art and Margarita’s highlight the Lightning’s 2026-27 promotional schedule.

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Sergei Bobrovsky is one of the Leafs' biggest gambles of all-timeFor years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have lacked a true No. 1 goalie. Someone that they can put in between the pipes and rely on to put in quality outings. It is

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Maple Leafs' intriguing new addition could be in for a major bounce-back seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs have added multiple new players to their roster this offseason. Among their notable newcomers is veteran forward Nick Paul. The Maple Le

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John Chayka's Maple Leafs reset will be under the biggest spotlight in the NHLAfter firing Brad Treliving, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a bold decision by hiring John Chayka to be their new general manager back in May. It is fair to say

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Former Leaf has harsh words for Craig Berube before leaving the NHLCalle Jarnkrok is on his way out of the NHL after spending four years playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He's had an incredible journey back from missing year

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Maple Leafs shouldn’t be done adding players before training campThe Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn't pass up on the idea of adding more depth pieces ahead of training camp, even if the club is over the cap at this point.

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The one Maple Leafs debate that makes zero senseAn insane online debate has brewed, positing that Cale Makar’s record-setting contract is somehow inferior to Darren Raddysh’s. In essence, the main argument cl

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NHL insider predicts massive bounce-back season for Auston MatthewsAs the calendar turns to September, the buzz in the air means one thing: the Toronto Maple Leafs' season is just around the corner. With training camps on the h

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The Maple Leafs made big changes around Auston Matthews; now he needs to be Auston Matthews again [2026-27 Player Preview]Auston Matthews’ 2025-26 season made one thing abundantly clear: The Maple Leafs need their franchise player back. The flashes were still there. There were nights and stretches during the 2025-26 season when Auston Matthews looked like the player we all remember — the one capable of taking over games, pouring shots on goal, and beating […]

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Joining the Charge: Introducing Myself to Bolts FansRaw Charge is pleased to announce the signing of a free agent - Welcome to the Blog, Mantis Toboggan!

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Former Maple Leafs forward signs overseas in the SHL After 13 seasons in the NHL and AHL, former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok is officially heading home to Sweden to continue his pro-hockey career.

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After an inconsistent and injury-riddled season, can Dakota Joshua carve out a firmer role with the Leafs? [2026-27 Player Preview]Dakota Joshua’s first season back in the organization that originally drafted him was a mixed bag. There were a few stretches when he looked like the heavy, effective bottom-six winger the Leafs thought they were acquiring, but a slow start and a major injury undermined his first season in Toronto. Joshua finished with 10 goals […]

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Early NHL Power Rankings 📊Stacking up every team 1 month from season opener 📲

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One thing Gavin McKenna can do to make history for the Maple LeafsSince being selected first overall, the hype around Gavin McKenna has been non-stop. Everyone is excited to see what the 18-year-old from Whitehorse can do in h

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #15 Lucas MercuriThe big forward surprised a lot of folks in his first professional season. Can he take the next step this season?

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A Connor Hellebuyck trade proposal that should terrify Maple Leafs fansWhen Connor Hellebuyck officially went public with his trade request out of Winnipeg, NHL front offices immediately went on high alert. While the Toronto Maple

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Erik Karlsson just sparked fresh Maple Leafs trade rumoursThe Toronto Maple Leafs are always going to be involved in so many trade rumours around the NHL just because of who they are, but the temperature on one certain

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Morgan Rielly’s Maple Leafs story isn’t over, but something has to change [2026-27 Player Preview]Morgan Rielly’s long-awaited bounce-back season never arrived in 2025-26. After a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, Rielly and then-GM Brad Treliving held what Treliving described as a “real, honest discussion” about the defenseman’s performance and the level he was capable of reaching. Rielly later acknowledged that he engaged in “healthy but challenging conversations” with several people, including […]

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Gavin McKenna was spending time with Mitch Marner — what it could mean for the LeafsAs we inch closer to training camp and actually seeing some players of the Toronto Maple Leafs play hockey, leading to actually watching some worthwhile games d

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5 Maple Leafs players under the most pressure next seasonAfter missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade, the Toronto Maple Leafs underwent massive changes in the offseason. John Chayka and franchise legend

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Easton Cowan ended his rookie year as an AHL champion; is he ready for an impact role with the Leafs? [2026-27 Player Preview]Easton Cowan’s first professional season was rarely straightforward. He made the Maple Leafs out of training camp — even though he did not dress in the first two games — despite a perfectly reasonable argument that he belonged with the Marlies, where he could play big minutes in all situations. He bounced between the top […]

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Bobrovsky can fix the Leafs carousel of goaltenders Having a goaltender who can be counted on to start the majority of games in a season could be just what the Leafs have been missing.

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Cale Makar's $20 million deal puts Maple Leafs in a pickle with future Auston Matthews negotiationsThe Cale Makar contract extension in Colorado has put the Toronto Maple Leafs in a bit of an uncomfortable position.

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Morgan Rielly should still be traded, but only for Erik KarlssonErik Karlsson being dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs isn't an idea that only recently floated into the hockey world’s ether, but it is an idea that Elliotte Fri

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Maple Leafs' goaltending could ruin their entire seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs made their biggest splash this offseason when they signed one of the top free agents in the market in Sergei Bobrovsky. In doing so, bot

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With Gavin McKenna, the Maple Leafs must learn the same lesson the Devils did with Jack HughesThe Toronto Maple Leafs got a lifeline this offseason. When they moved up in the 2026 NHL Draft and got the opportunity to take Penn State superstar Gavin McKen

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Maple Leafs may have a problem if Gavin McKenna is too goodThe Toronto Maple Leafs may end up with a good problem if Gavin McKenna exceeds expectations in his rookie season.

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #16 Jan GolicicThe big defenseman keeps getting better. Is there enough outside of his physical play for him to make it to the NHL?

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Troy Stecher was a breath of fresh air for the Leafs; now a more suitable role should await him this season [2026-27 Player Preview]Troy Stecher was a breath of fresh air when he arrived in Toronto, where the Maple Leafs needed him far more than they ever should have. When the Leafs claimed Stecher off waivers from Edmonton in mid-November, their blue line was in rough shape. Chris Tanev was injured, Brandon Carlo was battling injuries and severe […]

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Maple Leafs' forgotten prospect finally makes the jump from RussiaThe Toronto Maple Leafs have never really stopped working this summer. New general manager John Chayka has been extremely busy, tinkering along the edges or com

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3 Maple Leafs newcomers who could be steals after a busy offseasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs brought in multiple new players this offseason. It is understandable, as they had a disappointing 2025-26 season and were in need of a s

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Maple Leafs are about to miss a major opportunity with Easton CowanThe NHL is built on bargains. Whichever team is able to squeeze as much value out of their players who all fit under the hard salary cap ceiling, typically fini

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Maple Leafs don’t need Erik Karlsson after allThe idea of the Toronto Maple Leafs trading for Erik Karlsson may not be the best idea in the world, to say the least.

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Maple Leafs rising star is forcing his way into the top-six pictureThe Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have plenty of players to keep an eye on during training camp. With the Original Six club shaking up their roster this offs

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Power Ranking NHL Divisions 📊Best and worst divisions one month from puck drop 📲

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After a forgettable 2025-26, Anthony Stolarz gets a fresh start alongside a familiar legend [2026-27 Player Preview]Anthony Stolarz’s 2025-26 season was strange, injury-disrupted, and ultimately forgettable — a fitting description of the Maple Leafs’ season as a whole. After leading the NHL with a .926 save percentage in 2024-25, Stolarz finished last season at .893 with a 3.28 goals-against average and a 10-10-3 record in 26 appearances. It was the lowest […]

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The latest NHL rankings prove Auston Matthews is at a crossroadsNot long ago, mentioning Auston Matthews in the same breath as the NHL's elite was justified. For years, the Toronto Maple Leafs' sniper operated in a tier of h

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Maple Leafs should give this former first-round pick a training camp lifelineTeams around the NHL are now beginning to sign players to professional tryout (PTO) agreements. Goaltender Cal Petersen recently landed a PTO with the Washingto

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Why an Erik Karlsson trade to the Maple Leafs makes zero senseThe Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have more eyes on them than normal. While The Centre of the Hockey Universe has its normal amount of heightened attention,

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These 4 Marlies could be the next Maple Leafs call-upsThe Toronto Marlies have a huge season ahead, as they will now be defending their Calder Cup title. They proved to be strong enough offensively, defensively and

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #18 Gabriel SzturcThe undrafted forward continues his climb up the organization’s ranks. Could he see the NHL this season?

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Where will the Maple Leafs finish in 2026-27?The Toronto Maple Leafs had an extremely active offseason that involves multiple changes at both the management and player levels. The massive overhaul of the M

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Maple Leafs fans have reason to be bullish in 2026-27Toronto Maple Leafs fans have plenty of reason to feel good about the team in 2026-27, even if it doesn't quite seem that way.

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Oliver Ekman-Larsson can play almost anywhere on the Leafs' blue line, but where does he fit best? [2026-27 Player Preview]Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s individual season was one of the Maple Leafs’ more positive stories in a mostly miserable 2025-26 campaign. At 34, he produced eight goals and 39 points in 78 games while averaging 20:36 per night, marking his best offensive season in both goals and points since 2018-19 with Arizona. He led the Leafs’ defense […]

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Auston Matthews place among NHL elite raises questions Auston Matthews' place among the NHL elite is slipping, potentially leading to uncomfortable questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Elliotte Friedman predicts Maple Leafs will trade for future Hall-of-FamerOn the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman brought up a pretty interesting scenario involving Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karls

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Calgary Flames just stole a key player from the Maple Leafs' championship teamThe Toronto Maple Leafs are losing a foundational player on a championship team. Of course, the only hockey championship we have known for some time in Toronto

EBUGs to Wear No. 00

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Per @reporterchris, it's looking likely that every EBUG will be wearing Number 00 next season. Starting this season it is mandatory that every team has an EBUG that travels with the team to home and away games.

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3 Maple Leafs players who will hit career highs this seasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the 2026-27 season as one of the NHL's most interesting teams to watch. This is because they not only added multiple new pl

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Oilers star has high praise for former Leafs head coachIt's not every day that you hear positive remarks about former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, but an Edmonton Oilers superstar is clearly excited

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2026 Tampa Bay Lightning Top 20 Under 25: #19 Morgan AnderbergNot much has changed since our draft profile of Anderberg other than he had some reps with the Swedish Under-20 squad at the Summer Showcase. The fact that he was invited bodes well for his potential…

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John Tavares keeps delivering, but finding his optimal role is the Leafs' next challenge [2026-27 Player Preview]There is probably no Maple Leaf who deserves more goodwill from the fan base right now than John Tavares. A year after fully embracing the decision to hand the captaincy to Auston Matthews — handling a potentially awkward situation exactly as you would expect him to — Tavares signed what immediately looked like one of […]

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Gavin McKenna could change the narrative about Auston MatthewsGavin McKenna could almost instantly transform the narrative involving Auston Matthews, as the Maple Leafs look to start a new chapter.

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Daily Faceoff says this will sabotage the Maple Leafs seasonDaily Faceoff's The Sheet host Jeff Marek recently sat down with NHL.com's Dan Rosen to dissect the Toronto Maple Leafs offseason and forecast the team's future

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The Leafs need William Nylander’s reliably elite production — and a higher level of leadership [2026-27 Player Preview]William Nylander’s 2025-26 season is a good example of why evaluating star players can’t simply begin and end with the points column. Nylander was easily the Leafs’ most productive player. He scored 30 goals and 79 points in only 65 games, putting him on a 100-point pace over a full season. He led the team […]

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Sunday Night Speculation - Patrik LaineIs it going to happen? Probably not, but why not spend a few minutes thinking about what a healthy Patrik Laine would look like on the Lightning.

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Matthew Knies has established his value in the Leafs' core, but can he take the next step? [2026-27 Player Preview]Matthew Knies’ 2025-26 season was a bit of a complicated one to evaluate. On the surface, there wasn’t much to complain about. Knies set a career high with 66 points in 79 games, improving on the 58 points he recorded the season before. He did it despite losing Mitch Marner as a linemate, playing 427 […]

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Injury could lead to a solution for the Lightning’s crowded creaseJoJo is a man left without a home.

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The Maple Leafs need Jake McCabe to rebound — and he’s a strong candidate to do it [2026-27 Player Preview]Jake McCabe’s 2025-26 season is a tricky one to unpack. It really was a tale of two halves. Through the Christmas break, McCabe played 36 games, produced 15 points, and the Leafs outscored opponents 28-16 at even strength with him on the ice. The rest of the way, he played 44 games, produced 10 points, […]

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Toronto could eventually be home to a second NHL franchiseThe NHL might eventually turn expansion talks to Toronto, though it's unclear if the conversation will ever get to that point.

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Brad Marchand is still trolling the Maple Leafs in the offseasonBrad Marchand is not taking a summer off from what he loves to do: Be a little pest and poke at his peers. He has grown quite a reputation over his 17-year care

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Joe Bowen's replacement has been named for the Maple Leafs radio broadcastThe Toronto Maple Leafs have apparently found the person who will take over one of the most recognizable jobs in Canadian sports broadcasting. According to a re

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NHL27 Rankings by Position 📋Who got snubbed? Drop your takes here 📲

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Colton Sissons on his motivations to sign in Toronto: "The opportunity to put the Leafs sweater on is probably number one... That is a pretty special experience for any player"Colton Sissons joined OverDrive to discuss his decision to sign with the Maple Leafs, preparation for the fast-approaching season, his familiarity with his new teammates, and the Vegas Golden Knights’ run to the Stanley Cup Final. Congratulations on the new deal with the Leafs. What is your level of excitement? You are a Vancouver boy […]

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Former Maple Leafs coaching candidate just landed a new jobThe Toronto Maple Leafs had a head coach search that lasted months and months. We were getting little bite-sized pieces of information about who they were inter