Michael Mazzei
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Maple Leafs fans are split on the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster trade (opens the original)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a stunning blockbuster on the eve of the 2026-27 regular season by acquiring a package centred on Kirill Marchenko in exchange for a package centred around Matthew Knies. Itâs the type of move that dramatically alters the makeup of the team as well as their prospects for the season, as Marchenko will immediately slot on the top line alongside Auston Matthews and Jack Roslovic while providing a huge boost offensively. Having to get his services did come at the
Report: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Kirill Marchenko (opens the original)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of a handful of teams showing interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, according to Sportsnetâs Elliotte Friedman. âToronto, I think has really tried to keep their interest secret, but itâs kind of seeped out,â Friedman said during Fridayâs edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast. Friedman listed the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, and Seattle Kraken as other teams that
Morgan Rielly not being traded could be a blessing in disguise for Maple Leafs (opens the original)
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This summer saw a lot of trade rumours surrounding the longest-tenured player on the Toronto Maple Leafsâ active roster in Morgan Rielly. It seemed to be inevitable after he came off one of the worst statistical seasons of his career, with 36 points (11 goals and 25 assists) in 78 games and the Leafs collapsing into the NHLâs basement amidst a disastrous 2025-26 campaign for the team as a whole. With all of the changes that occurred with the roster and behind the scenes, it felt that it was
Former Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves retires from NHL (opens the original)
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Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has officially announced his retirement at the age of 39. Ryan Reaves has announced his retirement from the NHL after 962 games on IG. He penned a pretty perfect ending to the statement explaining his decision: "You can rest easy knowing the corners are a little safer today. â Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) September 16, 2026 In a lengthy post on Instagram, Reaves announced that he made the difficult decision to step away from the game he loves a
Report: Maple Leafs plan on easing Gavin McKenna into the lineup (opens the original)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly going to focus on easing Gavin McKenna into the lineup instead of throwing him into the fire, according to TSNâs Chris Johnston. âI âthink when McKenna was taken first overall in late June, it was easy to imagine him, a talented playmaker, teaming up with Auston Matthews, a world-class goal scorer,â he said during an appearance on Insider Trading on Tuesday. âBut at least early on here, my sense is the Leafs are gonna take things easy with McKenna
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