Troy Stecher is expecting Gavin McKenna to make a big impact on the Leafs. "Everybody in the hockey world loves what Bedard and Celebrini and Schaefer brought the past three years as first overall picks," the veteran defenceman noted. "So, you would probably expect a lot of the same."
After being a waiver wire pick-up by Toronto last season, Troy Stecher signed a two-year contract with the Leafs with an AAV of $1.35 million. "It's what I wanted and what I hoped for," said the 32-year-old defenceman. "I couldn't be happier to get that across the finish line."
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Gino Reda to discuss where the Blue Jackets stand with a potential Zach Werenski deal, the likelihood that Rasmus Andersson or John Carlson get a deal done with the Golden Knights and Hurricanes respectively, Jacob Trouba hitting the open market at the right time and the options Patrick Kane will have come Wednesday.
TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado shares which Canadian team he thinks will be the most aggressive on Free Agent Frenzy.
With over $20 million in cap space to work with, should the Maple Leafs be cautious during free agency or break the bank? Should the Oilers go all-in on Sergei Bobrovsky? TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button weighs in on Montana's Hot or Not.
The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for future considerations, and will retain 50 per cent of Gallagher’s $6.5 million cap hit in the final season of his deal. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston confirms Troy Stecher is signing a two-year, $2.7 million deal with the Leafs ahead of his unrestricted free agency, but Matias Maccelli’s time with the Leafs is over as the winger has not been given a qualifying offer by the team and will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday.
Free agency in the NHL is nearly upon us, and every team will be shopping with hopes of improving their rosters. What do our Canadian teams need most, and who should they sign? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado has the answers.
While playing on a line dubbed 'Weasel Boys' in Saginaw, Brody Pepoy caught the attention of the Leafs, who picked the 18-year-old winger in the sixth round on Saturday. "A lot of emotions," Pepoy told TSN. "It was just cool to see my name up there." The Michigan native lists Rickard Rakell as his NHL role model.
Cooper Williams followed Saskatoon teammate Zach Olson to the Leafs in Saturday's draft. "Just seeing your name up there, especially with Toronto, it was pretty unreal," the 18-year-old centre from Calgary said. "Just clapping and then some hugs and mom was crying." Williams models his play style on Nick Suzuki.
After being passed over in the previous two NHL drafts, Ethan MacKenzie finally heard his name called on Saturday when the Leafs picked the Edmonton Oil Kings defenceman in the third round. "There's times I had to dig really deep," the 19-year-old from Peachland, B,C. told TSN. "I wanted to show that all the teams made a mistake."
Liam and Markus Ruck got their wish. The Penguins picked Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft on Friday, and then took Markus Ruck at No. 39 on Saturday to reunite the twin brothers in Pittsburgh. The Flames also welcomed a familiar name to the franchise by drafting Joe Iginla, son of Jarome, with the 65th overall pick.
The Leafs drafted defenceman Mans Gudmundsson from Färjestad in the third round. "I screamed," he told TSN. "Amazing feeling in my body." The 18-year-old, who models his game on Moritz Seider, received a call from countryman Mats Sundin welcoming him to the Leafs organization.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenceman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues in exchange for two third-round picks (No. 73 and 76) in the 2026 NHL Draft. Carlo was acquired by the Leafs from the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward Fraser Minten, a first and a fourth-round draft pick in March of 2025.
Senators general manager Steve Staios meets with the media to discuss the recent deals he's made and their selections from the weekend at the NHL Draft.
Maple Leafs assistant GM of player evaluation Judd Brackett met with the media after the 2026 draft to discuss the 10 selections the club made, their potential, joining the Leafs, and more.
After a draft that saw the Maple Leafs make 10 selections, GM John Chayka met with the media to break down the class, and discuss the philosophy that went into selecting the players that they did.
While Maple Leafs GM John Chayka acknowledges that there are holes in the Maple Leafs lineup, he says they'll be disciplined in the marketplace in trying to improve the team.
Newest Maple Leafs star Gavin McKenna says he received around 60 text messages after being drafted first overall Friday night, including from Leafs captain Auston Matthews and his idol Patrick Kane. McKenna can't wait to meet everyone in Toronto and is motivated to earn a big role on the team.
The Maple Leafs officially introduce Gavin McKenna in Toronto after selecting the Whitehorse, Yukon native with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. GM John Chayka and Mats Sundin detail why McKenna was the right choice at No. 1 and McKenna shares his excitement around playing for the Leafs.
Adam Novotny is eager to join the Canucks and join Czechia compatriot Filip Hronek after he was taken with the 24th overall pick in the draft. Novotny describes his emotions after being selected by Vancouver and shares why it's extra special to be drafted by a Canadian team.
The Flames picked Jack Hextall with their 30th overall selection and the USHL centre says he blacked out with excitement. Hextall shares his feelings after being taken in the first round and explains that he's half Canadian, so he can't wait to play north of the border in Calgary.
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