Maple Leafs not setting any ceiling for 'motivated' McKenna
Gavin McKenna believes the hotbed hockey market in Toronto is a blessing in disguise and explains how motivated he is to live up to the high expectations of being a first overall pick.
Gavin McKenna believes the hotbed hockey market in Toronto is a blessing in disguise and explains how motivated he is to live up to the high expectations of being a first overall pick.
The Oilers' signing of forward Alex Formenton received some intense backlash and on Wednesday, general manager Stan Bowman spoke about the team's history of giving people second chances and was also asked whether or not he was concerned about lasting reputational damage to the Oilers as a result of the signing.
Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle underwent minor surgery to his adductor muscle in the off-season and will be sidelined for the next four-to-five weeks. Head coach Martin St. Louis spoke about managing that early loss and what David Reinbacher needs to do to make the jump and stay with the Habs for good.
Money was splashed around this offseason in the NHL, but will all contracts prove to be fruitful? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron takes a closer look at what he believes could be three of the riskier signings heading into the new season.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka revealed some injury updates at his training camp media availability. Defenceman Chris Tanev has been cleared to play, Max Domi failed his physical and is out indefinitely and Morgan Rielly is dealing with a viral condition..
The Anaheim Ducks have signed restricted free agent forward Cutter Gauthier to a six-year, $81 million contract that carries a cap hit of $13.5 million, with terms reported by TSN Hockey Insiders Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger.
TSN's Top 50 NHL players continues to be revealed this week as we take a look at which players came in at 30 through 21. TSN Hockey analysts Bryan Hayes and Martin Biron break it all down with their reactions to who is the latest to make the list.
The Montreal Canadiens have signed restricted free agent defenceman Arber Xhekaj to a one-year, $1.5 million contract and forward Alex Newhook to a four-year, $22.2 million deal that comes with a $5.55 million cap hit. Elsewhere, Sidney Crosby was out delivering season tickets to Penguins fans and spoke about his future with one year left on his current deal.
Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch joins TSN's Claire Hanna to discuss Drake Batherson becoming the highest paid player in Senators franchise history, and why it was paramount for Ottawa to get the eight-year extension done despite the high price tag.
TSN’s Hockey Insiders discuss the latest on Winnipeg and its star goaltender, how the Leafs will ease Gavin McKenna into the lineup, Adam Fantilli and the Blue Jackets, the Flyers poised to pounce if a star player hits the market and the Red Wings' naming Shawn Horcoff interim GM.
The Blackhawks named Connor Bedard captain on Tuesday. Bedard, 21, is the second-youngest captain in franchise history after Jonathan Toews received the honour when he was 20. Bedard discusses what it means to be named Chicago's next captain, and what his leadership style will look like.
Connor Bedard provides an update on how his rehab is going after undergoing shoulder surgery in the offseason, and what his timeline to return looks like.
TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins Gino Reda to discuss Drake Batherson's new contract with the Senators ahead of Wednesday's deadline for the eight-year max deals, how important the signing was for the Sens franchise, some key restricted free agents who are still looking for contracts and more.
The Senators have reached an eight-year, $86 million contract with Drake Batherson, the deal will carry an average annual value of $10.75 million. Batherson explains how he found out about the news and his excitement to stay in Ottawa.
With the Senators reaching an eight-year, $86 million contract with Drake Batherson, that will carry an average annual value of $10.75 million, how much better does he make Ottawa? Jamie McLennan weighs in with Tuesday's Talking Point.
The Maple Leafs endured a frustrating 2025-26 season which prompted a lot of change. After missing the playoffs for the first time in nine years, a new general manager, the top pick in the draft, a fresh voice behind the bench and an influx of new pieces will look to reignite the franchise and usher in a new and successful era.
TSN's Top 50 NHL players are being unveiled this week and we continue by revealing players 40 through 31. TSN Hockey analysts Cheryl Pounder and Cameron Gaunce join Gino Reda to breakdown numbers 40-31.
Quinn Hutson, brother of Lane and Cole Hutson, had a goal and an assist in the Oilers 6-1 win over the Flames in a rookie game on Monday night. Edmonton received goals from five different players and a combined 26 saves on 27 shots from their goaltenders.
The Winnipeg Jets kicked off official team events with a golf tournament on Monday and, as expected, there was no sign of Connor Hellebuyck. TSN's Danielle Bain has more on how Hellebuyck's trade request has created noise around the team as training camp opens this week.
If Gavin McKenna needs any advice in his rookie season as a first overall pick in Toronto, he will have plenty of mentors he can turn to within the organization. Leafs legend Wendel Clark, a former first overall pick himself, offered the advice he would give to McKenna and reminisced on his own rookie camp.
Emil Andrae has only played for the Flyers during his NHL career so the trade to Toronto came with a lot of emotions and shock. The young defenceman laid out his style of play for fans who are not too familiar with his game and spoke about the Swedish connection on the Leafs.
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