In addition to drafting Gavin McKenna, the Toronto Maple Leafs could become even bigger winners in the 2026 NHL Draft thanks to the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired Craig Berube and could enter the sweepstakes for Bruce Cassidy. Moreover, they may run with an advantage over other suitors like the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, divisional opponents of the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Maple Leafs explained their decision to fire Craig Berube after Toronto missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Reports indicate the Toronto Maple Leafs face no concerns about selecting Gavin McKenna first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Though it's often considered a certainty that he'll be the No. 1 selection, anything can happen regarding Gavin McKenna's NHL future.
Winning the NHL Draft Lottery and selecting Gavin McKenna may not be enough for the Toronto Maple Leafs to retain Auston Matthews ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Gavin McKenna isn't letting anything distract him from the 2026 NHL Draft, not even the chance to play for Hockey Canada in the 2026 IIHF World Championship.
Despite Gavin McKenna being favored to be the first selection overall in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs are keeping their plan under wraps.
Although the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, the New York Rangers may have a trick up their sleeve to enter the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes.
It's pure jubilation in Hogtown as the Toronto Maple Leafs will select first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. However, that means they will miss out on their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028.
The hiring of John Chayka has raised eyebrows across the NHL, and that isn't exempting Auston Matthews, who might request a trade out of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
While the head coach is optimistic about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the captain shied away from making any predictions.
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares shared his disappointment after the firing of general manager Brad Treliving, reflecting on the team’s struggles and season outlook.
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