Kevin McGran
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The first PWHL draft is stacked with talent. Here the names you need to know (and where they might go)
Toronto will pick second, after Minnesota, in Monday’s draft to stock the six-team Professional Women’s Hockey League at CBC headquarters. → Read More
Leafs top pick Easton Cowan likes the team’s prospects, leading with Matthew Knies
“Great guy. A great player, too,” London Knights forward says of new teammate Knies. → Read More
Father of late Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has a message for fans
Ruslan Amirov says the Leafs “embraced Rodion, empathized and took part in his journey.” → Read More
Mike Babcock fires back after claim the coach demanded Blue Jackets captain’s phone to view photos
Former Leafs coach said it was ‘part of the process of getting to know them better’ and the characterization of Spitting Chiclets podcast was a ‘gross misrepresentation.’ → Read More
Maple Leafs announce roster for annual prospect tournament in Traverse City
Matthew Knies, Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan headline roster that will play in 4-team tournament. → Read More
Why Jay O’Brien might be a diamond in the rough for the Maple Leafs
O’Brien’s journey as a former first-round pick to signing his first pro contract with the Marlies has been an interesting one, filled with hurdles. → Read More
Attention, Leafs fans: The Buffalo Sabres don’t want you around
The Sabres have plans to discourage single-game ticket sales to fans of visiting teams. But there are other ways into the KeyBank Center. → Read More
Leafs GM Brad Treliving is buying what coach Sheldon Keefe is selling — just like Kyle Dubas did
Two-year extension announced Wednesday gives Keefe financial security until 2026. → Read More
Kevin McGran: 13 Musings: Relax, Leafs will get Nylander, netminding situations sorted out after the summer chill
There will be plenty of time to get excited about these things when the air has a real chill. → Read More
The NHL free agency winners? Carolina, ex-Leafs and some guys named Connor
The losers? The Bruins and Rangers better start checking birth certificates. → Read More
Ryan Reaves thinks the Leafs are his best chance at a Stanley Cup
Free-agent signing says when you have the Leafs’ core, “you have a chance to win a Cup every year.” → Read More
Maple Leafs sign Tyler Bertuzzi. Will he be on the top line with Matthews and Marner?
The 28-year-old former Red Wing and Bruin signed a one-year contract worth $5.5 million U.S. → Read More
NHL free agency: Maple Leafs sign Ryan Reaves, lose O’Reilly, Bunting, Holl, Schenn and Acciari
NHL free agency opened at noon on Saturday and teams were quick to sign players — including some former Leafs — to deals. → Read More
NHL free agency: Maple Leafs sign Ryan Reaves; Ryan O’Reilly, Luke Schenn head to Nashville
NHL free agency opened at noon on Saturday and teams were quick to sign players — including some former Leafs — to deals. → Read More
Leafs need a sign from Auston Matthews and William Nylander on Canada Day
The Leafs would like to re-sign both stars by training camp in September. For now, a simple commitment to the team would be enough. → Read More
The chaos of NHL free agency: What the frenzy is like for Leafs players, agents and GMs
Free agency opens at 12 p.m. on July 1 and for a couple of Maple Leafs players on the open market, they know exactly what to expect. → Read More
Famed sports broadcaster Bob McCown in hospital after suffering strokes
The 71-year-old says he had two strokes over the last couple of weeks and can’t talk or walk yet, but he’s getting better slowly. → Read More
‘Thrilled to be back’: Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe ready for fresh start with new GM Brad Treliving
Treliving confirmed this week Keefe would return as Leafs coach after ‘thorough’ meetings between the two proved they were on the same page. → Read More
How Easton Cowan worked his way from Maple Leafs fan to first-round pick
Born into a hockey family and named after a hockey stick, the new Leafs prospect will join the team he’s been rooting for his entire life. → Read More
Maple Leafs dip into the London pipeline to find first-rounder Easton Cowan
Winger wasn’t projected for the first round but Leafs liked his growth and his upside. → Read More