@mapleleafshotstove.bsky.socialGavin McKenna on the possibility of playing with Auston Matthews: "I think we'd suit each other pretty well. If I get that opportunity, I’m not going to try to waste it."
McKenna on living with Tavares, prep for opening night 👇
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialSullivan:
“What’s best for him is to stay here, continue to train with the NHL players and and prepare for a big season. Short training camp for them. They have an 84-game schedule. He’s got a lot coming in front of him. He had a really busy summer.”
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialMarlies coach Steve Sullivan on Ben Danford pushing @ Leafs training camp:
“I don’t think it’s his age (20), but he’s gotten those deep (AHL) reps he needed against really big guys. He doesn’t need much, it’s whether there’s room and can he be better than the sixth (D) on the Leafs.”
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialGavin McKenna will NOT be playing in this weekend's Prospect Showcase, per Marlies' HC Steve Sullivan.
He will be practicing with the other rookies and is using the time to prepare for training camp next week.
@leafschronicle.bsky.social#LeafsForever PROSPECT CHALLENGE (9/11/26) THREAD:
**TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS!
Lines:
Hopkins - Koblar - Valis
Sim - Holinka - Nansi
McKenna - Haymes - Buhr
Pepoy - Williams - Boulton
**extras: Vaughn, Kirwan
Chadwick - Danford
Bilecki - Borgesi
Smith - Hundley
Man - Fellinger
@tsn1050.bsky.social"What you're looking to see is for him to stand out"
This morning on #FirstUp, Carlo Colaiacovo shared why he is excited to watch Gavin McKenna at #LeafsForever prospects camp and what he wants to see from the #1 pick. What will you be looking for from McKenna? Let us know! 👇
@mapleleafshotstove.bsky.socialHow much magic does Sergei Bobrovsky have left for the Maple Leafs?
Our next 2026-27 player preview looks at the bet on Bob 👇
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialHow is Chris Tanev feeling on the ice?
"I feel quite good. I thought I would be feeling good. I knew I would be able to put in the work. We'll see how the next appointment or two goes in the next coming days & then gear up ..."
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialSteve Sullivan and the Marlies coaching staff (Mark Giordano, Denver Manderson, Greg Moore, Hannu Toivonen and Nick Biamonte) will oversee the team.
Prospects will practice Friday before departing for the tournament.
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialMatyas Man is on an invite basis!
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialTOR’s 2026 Prospect Showdown Roster is here! 🏒
🆚 Ottawa Senators on Saturday, September 12 at 6:00 p.m
🆚 Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialChris Tanev says Auston Matthews "looks amazing" in pre-camp skates
"He worked extremely hard this summer & put in all the work he needed to do to be how he always is & an extremely effective player & one of the best players in the league"
@mapleleafshotstove.bsky.socialNick Paul can fill an important need for the Leafs, but was last season a blip or a warning?
Our latest player preview as we sit just one week out from camp 👇
@tsn1050.bsky.social"I wonder if they try Roslovic there"
This morning on #FirstUp, TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson explained why he would try Jack Roslovic with Auston Matthews on the first line to start the season instead of Gavin McKenna. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇 #LeafsForever
@pbaracchini.bsky.socialNew @thehockeywriters.bsky.social: the #LeafsForever are much different on paper as they appear much deeper than last season. Though there are still some questions that remain. thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-...
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialNick Alberga from Daily Faceoff Toronto says Max Domi, who's recovering from off-season surgery, is expected to miss training camp & the start of the season. There’s still a lot of uncertainties.
@tsn1050.bsky.social"John Tavares is so incredibly underpaid"
This morning on #FirstUp, Aaron Korolnek explained why he thinks Tavares is underpaid for the value he provides #LeafsForever, including letting Gavin McKenna live with him this year. Do you agree? Let us know! 👇
@ocelotanalytics.bsky.socialToronto Maple Leafs, 2026-27: a 91-point median against the 78 they actually posted. A 13-point jump, and still only 37% playoff odds. The band runs 73 to 109.
Draft sheet: ocelotanalytics.substack.com
#NHL #LeafsForever
@tsn1050.bsky.social"I can see him just to start and just to ease in, that they put him on the third line"
David Alter shared why Gavin McKenna may start on the third line for #LeafsForever and he also told us who would be in his top-six. How do you see the Leafs' lineup? Let us know! 👇
@leafschronicle.bsky.socialJohn Tavares is representing #LeafsForever at the NHL Player Tour in Vegas this year!
