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July 2026

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna reacts after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee 8 hours ago

Gavin McKenna is giving up No. 72 and his backup plan is hanging from the rafters

Apr 15, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) looks on against the New York Rangers in the third period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee 11 hours ago

For years the Maple Leafs faked a bottom-six and this summer they built a real one

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Gavin McKenna poses with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and singer Justin Bieber after being selected with the first pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee 13 hours ago

Gavin McKenna skated in a Maple Leafs jersey for the first time and it felt like a new era

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.

By Liam Yonson 14 hours ago

Every move the Maple Leafs made on the first day of free agency

Nov 20, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Steven Lorentz (18) battles for the puck with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee 16 hours ago

Zach Werenski released a statement about his future but do not read too much into it

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

By Charlie McAfee 19 hours ago

This is what the Maple Leafs roster and cap really look like now

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

By Charlie McAfee 20 hours ago

It now sounds like the Maple Leafs are trying to trade Morgan Rielly and there is a real timeline

Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Teddy Blueger (53) skates in warm up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesJan 11, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brandon Duhaime (22) clears the puck against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

The Maple Leafs added Teddy Blueger and Brandon Duhaime to toughen up their bottom-six

Apr 7, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) celebrates scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Keito Newman-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

The Maple Leafs made a surprising trade for Nick Paul and it fits their plan perfectly

Apr 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) looks on against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

The Maple Leafs signed Sergei Bobrovsky and the price is a steal

Mar 28, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic (28) celebrates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

Free agency just opened and the Maple Leafs already landed Jack Roslovic

Jun 4, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Colton Sissons (10) skates between play during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game two of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

The Maple Leafs signed Colton Sissons and it fixes a real hole down the middle

Apr 2, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Nicholas Robertson (89) controls the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

Maple Leafs trade Nick Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 28, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

The Maple Leafs offer for Zach Werenski leaked and it protects Matthew Knies

Mar 10, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) warms up before a game against the before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

By Charlie McAfee July 1

Chasing Zach Werenski could cost the Maple Leafs more than they realize