Any last minute questions or concerns before the season? 👀
@leafschronicle.bsky.social
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialAny last minute questions or concerns before the season? 👀
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialGavin McKenna, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares..the first overalls!🫡
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialThe following players were also released from their Amateur Try-Out Agreements:
Sebastian Charvát
Matyas Man
Parker Vaughan
Nic Whitehead
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialThe Maple Leafs have returned the following players to their respective junior teams following the 2026 NHL Prospect Challenge:
Rylan Fellinger (Flint)
Brody Pepoy (Saginaw)
Patriks Plūmiņš (Chicoutimi)
Cooper Williams (Saskatoon)
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialTHE MAPLE LEAFS’ TRAINING CAMP ROSTER IS HERE!! 🫡
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialF Ryan Tverberg is the only one listed who needs to clear waives this season before being sent down.
@applesginos.bsky.socialGavin McKenna could win you your #fantasyhockey league this year.
@mapleleafshotstove.bsky.socialAuston Matthews on his future in Toronto after the early offseason speculation: "My intent was always to be here."
The captain also talks McKenna, Roslovic, the new coaching staff on media day 👇
@mapleleafshotstove.bsky.socialMats Sundin on the Toronto market: "Börje Salming told me when I came here that I was coming to the best place to be as a player, and he was right."
Mats' full remarks on media day 👇
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialJohn Tavares:
"Auston and I, some of our other leaders, key guys take a lot of responsibility and ownership for how things went last year, as a whole, but in certain areas like the power play. We're going to bring some new ideas in that we're excited about, and set the standard."
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialI think he's been around talking to guys, getting to learn new people, meeting people. And in my experience with Jim, he's extremely personable, good at talking, communicating with the players. And I think that's a very important part of this job."
@leafschronicle.bsky.social"I don't think we've really gotten into tactical stuff, yet. But there was obviously some familiarity there between myself, John, some other guys that had him here when he was an assistant. But it's pretty evident so far. Just the communication's been great. ....
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialwhat appeals to him about Leafs head coach Jim Hiller's communication style and tactical vision for himself, and the team overall ....
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialsays he and Jack Roslovic have been skating together this offseason and adds,
"I'm really excited to play with him again... He's really fun to be around... Definitely a chattier guy, which is great in the locker room."
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialAdvice to Gavin McKenna: "The advice I've given him is to just be yourself. Work hard, respect everybody. Be yourself, learn as much as you can and just have. You can see he's having fun, this is a very exciting step and moment for him and his family."
@leafschronicle.bsky.social"The expectations for myself are always high. I hold myself to an extremely high standard. Last year was frustrating. It's a new season. I'm feeling as good as possible. New people, new change which is inevitable, but it's exciting too."
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialHis desire to stay in Toronto. At the end of last season, he wanted to take a “step back and see what happens” once a new GM came in.
“I’ve really like what he’s done this summer.”
He remains committed to the city and team.
@leafschronicle.bsky.social“My intent was always to be here.”
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialAUSTON MATTHEWS