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Wayne Gretzky drops honest assessment of Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna

Wayne Gretzky has watched plenty of young players arrive with the weight of a country on them. He thinks Gavin McKenna is carrying his better than most. The NHL’s all-time leading scorer offered a detailed take on the Toronto Maple Leaf’s No. 1 overall pick, starting with an acknowledgment of the circumstances .
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Wayne Gretzky drops honest assessment of Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna

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Maple Leafs Rookie Silences Critics With First NHL Goal

Toronto Maple Leafs’ first overall pick from the 2026 NHL Draft, Gavin McKenna, scored his first career NHL goal on Tuesday in the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators. McKenna failed to find the scoresheet over Toronto’s first three contests, but racked up both his first goal and point on Tuesday. McKenna […] The post Maple Leafs Rookie Silences Critics With First NHL Goal appeared first on HEAVY.

Toronto Maple Leafs Make Surprising Gavin McKenna Decision Before Vegas Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs are shaking up their lines ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights despite a comeback win. The post Toronto Maple Leafs Make Surprising Gavin McKenna Decision Before Vegas Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Sends Fearless Message Before Golden Knights Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday, October 8, at T-Mobile Arena.The Toronto franchise is coming off a 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators last Tuesday. Before that win, they lost 2-3 to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, after defeating the New York Islanders 2-1 on September 30 to get […] The post Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Sends Fearless Message Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Maple Leafs Get Gavin McKenna-Mitch Marner Comparison Before Golden Knights Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday, October 8, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.The Toronto franchise has won two of its first four games of the season, defeating the Nashville Predators 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday after losing 2-3 to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.They started the season with a […] The post Maple Leafs Get Gavin McKenna-Mitch Marner Comparison Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Sends Strong Message on Gavin McKenna Ahead of Vegas

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Vegas Golden Knights this Thursday, October 8, at T-Mobile Arena, and ahead of the game, some players from the Canadian franchise, including captain Auston Matthews, spoke to the media.Among the things Matthews discussed, he talked about his new teammate, Gavin McKenna, and sent fans a hopeful message about possible […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Sends Strong Message on Gavin McKenna Ahead of Vegas appeared first on HEAVY.

Maple Leafs Make Change With Middle-Six Forwards In Preparation For Golden Knights Clash In Vegas

The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a small alteration to their forward group ahead of their first road game of the season against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Jim Hiller Reveals What Made Auston Matthews’ Performance So Special

The Toronto Maple Leafs struggled to produce offence during the early stages of the regular season, but Tuesday showed what many were expecting.The Maple Leafs scored only six goals in the first three contests; however, they struck for five in a three-goal comeback against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena, improving their record […] The post Jim Hiller Reveals What Made Auston Matthews’ Performance So Special appeared first on HEAVY.

Maple Leafs Make Key Lineup Changes Ahead of Vegas Clash

The Maple Leafs are making a few notable lineup changes ahead of their first road test against the Golden Knights in Vegas.

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'Really Happy For Him': Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews And John Tavares Reflect On Mitch Marner's Playoff Success With Golden Knights

With the Toronto Maple Leafs facing Mitch Marner again, his longtime former teammates reflect on his strong playoff campaign with the Vegas Golden Knights last season.

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Mitch Marner Gets Latest Laugh vs. Maple Leafs

Thursday night marked the third time that Mitch Marner has played against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner still hasn’t lost to his former team while now suiting up for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights pulled out a 4-3 victory in a shootout to ensure that Marner is now 3-0 lifetime against the team […] The post Mitch Marner Gets Latest Laugh vs. Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

Why Easton Cowan Is Being Promoted To Maple Leafs' Second Line And What The Numbers Say

Backed by dominant five-on-five possession numbers and Jim Hiller’s mandate for relentless forechecking, Easton Cowan gets his biggest test yet alongside John Tavares and William Nylander in Vegas

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The Hockey News' Top 80 Players In The NHL: 20-11

In celebration of The Hockey News' 80th year, we're ranking the top 80 NHL players entering the 2026-27 season. In this file, we're unveiling players 20 through 11.

Maple Leafs Top Six Can't Find Chemistry, Spoils Sergei Bobrovsky's Big Performance In Loss To Golden Knights

Despite a heroic 40-save clinic from Sergei Bobrovsky, the Maple Leafs threw away a three-goal cushion in Vegas as Jim Hiller’s scrambled top six and disjointed forward lines failed to find any rhythm.

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BetMGM: Updated Stanley Cup Odds Have Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals And New York Rangers As Early Favorites

Despite injuries to two of its key forwards, Florida is the overwhelming favorite to win the Stanley Cup. But can the Leafs, Capitals and Rangers spoil the Panthers' bid for a third championship in four years?

Connor McDavid Reveals True Feelings on Alex Ovechkin After Retirement News

Connor McDavid reflected on Alex Ovechkin’s retirement news and revealed his favorite NHL player growing up.

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard reaches milestone no one has touched since first year of NHL

Evan Bouchard has always been known for his ability to move the puck from the blue line. Four games into the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers defenseman is putting up the kind of scoring numbers the NHL has not seen from a blueliner in more than a century. Bouchard scored twice and added an assist in Edmonton’s 5-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on […] The post Oilers’ Evan Bouchard reaches milestone no one has touched since first year of NHL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

'We Need To Help Out Bob': Sergei Bobrovsky Must Wait Longer For First Win, Kept Maple Leafs Alive In Shootout Loss To Golden Knights

Sergei Bobrovsky still awaits his first win with the Toronto Maple Leafs, despite being the focal point of the team's effort to get a point against the Vegas Golden Knights in a 4-3 shootout loss on Thursday.

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Maple Leafs Issued Goalie Warning Before Golden Knights Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs have received a warning regarding their goaltending ahead of Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights on October 8. The Toronto franchise will visit T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for its fifth game of the 2026-2027 NHL season. The Maple Leafs have four points, with two wins and two losses in […] The post Maple Leafs Issued Goalie Warning Before Golden Knights Game appeared first on HEAVY.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby hit with ultimate Tom Brady, LeBron James comp from Wayne Gretzky

By the time it’s all said and done, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby will forever be known as one of the top players not only in the history of the franchise, but in the NHL as a whole. His place in the Hockey Hall of Fame is already guaranteed in his first year of eligibility, and his number 87 will be retired by the franchise before […] The post Penguins’ Sidney Crosby hit with ultimate Tom Brady, LeBron James comp from Wayne Gretzky appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oilers’ Connor McDavid Starts NHL Season in Record-Setting Fashion

Even Connor McDavid, amid all his greatness as the best hockey player on the planet, hasn’t started a season like this before. Since the turn of the century, no NHL player has gotten off to the blistering start that the Edmonton Oilers’ captain is currently on. McDavid has 12 points through four games, which is […] The post Oilers’ Connor McDavid Starts NHL Season in Record-Setting Fashion appeared first on HEAVY.

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