Chayka:
"We feel really confident that his injuries are in a good place. He's an important piece to any team that he's trying to be successful."

Chayka:
"We feel really confident that his injuries are in a good place. He's an important piece to any team that he's trying to be successful."
Jim Hiller on his style:
"If you ask the players, they'd give you a better answer. I think what I do well is talk to the players. I like the players, I really respect the players. The game's got harder and harder over the years, it requires more focus, more nutrition, more (x3)"
Chris Tanev = CLEARED
John Chayka on Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto: "One day, he will no longer be a Maple Leaf; hopefully, that happens when he retires."
The GM's full comments on media day 👇
Chayka on Auston Matthews:
"He looks great. Give him credit, he put in the work. He worked with world-class trainers. He's full go, 100%, physically he looks great. More important, he's smiling and having fun and engaging with his teammates, being the great leader that he is."
Max Domi - Failed his physical out indefinitely
Morgan Rielly - Viral infection, might be ready for opening night.
William Villeneuve - ACL reconstruction, out long term
Cade Webber - Elbow reconstruction, month to month
Leafs GM John Chayka:
"Max Domi failed his physical. He will be out indefinitely.
Morgan Rielly came in with a viral condition, nothing that we're worried about. Might miss the 1st game but expected to be ready for opening night.
William Villeneuve out with ACL reconstruction."
Hiller on who McKenna will start with tomorrow:
“Let’s let the suspense build.” (laughs)
"I almost want to change the team name from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the 'Toronto Maple Ifs'"
This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek shared why the fate of #LeafsForever this season depends on a lot of questions and a lot of "if"s. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇
#LeafsForever CAMP THREAD
keep checking!!
“McKenna's too good to play with players who can’t think the game at a proper level. Tavares feels like the sweet spot."
@APetrielli.bsky.social discusses McKenna’s spot, the Leafs' refreshing approach to discussing pressure in T.O., goalie split & more on SN590 👇
New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social: With the #LeafsForever brining in Nick Blankenburg on a PTO, it’s a move that could bring a lot upside. thehockeywriters.com/nick-blanken...
The final installment of @APetrielli.bsky.social's training camp preview series looks at the decisions to make on special teams:
- Who rounds out PP1
- Who plays the half-walls
- Forward PK duos
- The defense pair for PK2 👇
Toronto trailed Detroit 1-0 entering the third period on February 13, 1960 then exploded for seven unanswered goals. Carl Brewer assisted on the winner and both Dick Duff goals in the 7-1 victory. Johnny Bower stopped 29 of 30 shots. #LeafsForever #NHLHistory
🚨 PROGRAMMING ALERT 🚨
TSN 1050 will take the Maple Leafs' training camp media availability at 11:15am, along with wrap-around coverage with Mike DiStefano, from 10am-12pm! #LeafsForever
LISTEN LIVE: www.iheart.com/live/tsn-105...
Marlies’ Blake Smith celebrated the Calder Cup with his family and friends in Cobourg!
Auston Matthews on being half Mexican in the NHL:
“I'm really proud of where I come from and being half Mexican is something I feel very blessed to be.... I want to be someone that kids can look up to from Mexico.”
David and Joe Bowen!
John Chayka said that there was no “serious trade opportunity” for Morgan Rielly as they were reportedly looking to trade him this offseason.
Mats Sundin on his role with the Maple Leafs:
“It's an honor to be part of one of the greatest hockey franchises in the world in what I consider to be the best hockey city in the world.”