Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies are among the 44 players named to the U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp, USA Hockey announced Tuesday. The camp will take place from August 26-27, with no formal on-ice activity. Matthews was originally named to the team as one of the first six players selected, joined by Jack Eichel, Brady Tkachuk, Matthew … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies named to U.S. men’s Olympic orientation camp
Around the NHL: Scheifele excited for Toews’ homecoming, Kraken’s Montour makes case for Team Canada
Welcome back to another summer edition of around the NHL. The 2025 offseason is quietly fading away quickly, as training camps open up in less than a month. There’s been plenty of movement throughout the summer, as teams across the league look to put last season behind them, and start fresh with a new refreshed squad for 2025-26. This includes the Toronto Maple Leafs, who of … [Read more...] about Around the NHL: Scheifele excited for Toews’ homecoming, Kraken’s Montour makes case for Team Canada
Matias Maccelli’s impact relies heavily on his attention to detail without the puck
If Matias Maccelli wants to stick as a top-six forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it won’t be because he’s lighting up the scoresheet, it will be because he’s won Craig Berube’s trust over with his play without the puck. A 200-foot game of engaged hockey is what Maccelli will need to succeed under his new head coach. Berube will be watching closely throughout training camp … [Read more...] about Matias Maccelli’s impact relies heavily on his attention to detail without the puck
What the Leafs can learn from the Florida Panthers: The undeniable confidence that comes with winning
During the first three parts of this series, we’ve identified the tangible components that have rendered the Florida Panthers as the NHL’s gold standard. Whether it’s their ability to defend the rush and turn mistakes into instant offence, their ability to manage the cap with an all-in framework, or their 1-2-2 forecheck, we’re trying to clearly identify what the Panthers do … [Read more...] about What the Leafs can learn from the Florida Panthers: The undeniable confidence that comes with winning
Daily Faceoff lists size, depth as Maple Leafs’ biggest prospect pool strength and weakness
The Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2025-26 NHL season with one of the weaker prospect pools in the NHL, which isn’t ideal, however it is expected when you’re talking about a team that’s made the playoffs for nine years in a row. Our friends over at our sister site, Daily Faceoff, have been doing a breakdown of each team’s prospect pool, and our prospect guru Steven Ellis, … [Read more...] about Daily Faceoff lists size, depth as Maple Leafs’ biggest prospect pool strength and weakness