'He's Got Some Swag': Maple Leafs Teammates And Jim Hiller React To Gavin McKenna Not Taking Optional Skate Ahead Of NHL Debut

TRENDINGMLB wild-card previewKeenum, Bears beat EaglesNFL Power RankingsWeek 4 Waiver WireLatest NBA updatesStory byStory by'He's Got Some Swag': Maple Leafs Teammates And Jim Hiller React To Gavin McKenna Not Taking Optional Skate Ahead Of NHL DebutAndre LealTue, September 29, 2026 at 3:51 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesMaple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Line Revealed for Season OpenerGavin McKenna is on the verge of making his highly anticipated NHL debut. It will arrive Tuesday night for the Toronto Maple Leafs, a moment that some hockey fans have anticipated for years. Few would’ve expected it to come for the Leafs, whose shockingly bad 2025-26 season and impressive draft lottery luck got them the […] The post Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Line Revealed for Season Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTHN's Daily NHL Bet: Canadiens can spoil Maple Leafs, Gavin McKenna's opening nightThe Maple Leafs' hype train keeps rolling, but it isn't time to jump on board yet with the Canadiens coming to town.The Hockey NewsNHL Opening Night Preview 2026-27: Everything You Need To KnowThe NHL season is nearly here, with 10 teams in action on Tuesday's first slate of regular-season games. It's time to recap a busy off-season and preview the biggest storylines to follow on opening night.The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementMcKenna’s debut, McDavid’s Cup chase and a wild opening night: 10 NHL storylines to watch in 2026-27The new NHL season begins Tuesday with a championship banner, an 18-year-old facing Toronto’s spotlight and a Stanley Cup finalist breaking in a new coach. And that is just opening night.The Sporting NewsAuston Matthews Reveals His Confidence Level Ahead of Maple Leafs’ OpenerThe feeling in Toronto is strong as the Toronto Maple Leafs and captain Auston Matthews are set to open the 2026-27 regular season on Tuesday against their divisional rival, the Montreal Canadiens. Matthews and the Maple Leafs are fresh off their Arizona trip, where they paid a visit to the family of Matthew Mayich. The […] The post Auston Matthews Reveals His Confidence Level Ahead of Maple Leafs’ Opener appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'There's More Upside': Maple Leafs' Chayka Explains Rationale Behind Marchenko AcquisitionToronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka met with media to share his thoughts on his team's acquisition of Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets. This move caps off a transformative first off-season in the Maple Leafs' front office, and he deserves credit for his efforts.The Hockey NewsMitch Marner Makes Surprising Comments About Maple Leafs PlayerFormer Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Mitch Marner made strong comments about Maple Leafs defenceman Darren Raddysh and what he could mean for the Maple Leafs this season. Raddysh was part of a sign-and-trade between the Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning moments before free agency opened. The trade included a fifth-round pick heading the Lightning’s […] The post Mitch Marner Makes Surprising Comments About Maple Leafs Player appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAuston Matthews Has High Praise for Two Maple Leafs PlayersThe Toronto Maple Leafs are entering one of the most important seasons in recent memory after missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade. After the team’s preseason, captain Auston Matthews expressed high praise from both a depth forward and a defenceman.Auston Matthews spoke to reporters following a recent Maple Leafs practice about […] The post Auston Matthews Has High Praise for Two Maple Leafs Players appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYKnow Your Enemy: Drastically-Different, Vastly-Improved Maple Leafs Will Be Much Tougher Opponent For Sabres This SeasonAs part of an ongoing THN.com series, we're analyzing each of the Buffalo Sabres' Eastern Conference opponents, and in this file, we're focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Sabres easily handled the Leafs last year, but Toronto made major improvements. So, can Buffalo dominate the Buds again?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresThe Hockey News Big Show: Which Remaining NHL Free Agents Will Play This Season?Former NHL goaltender Devan Dubnyk joins Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defensive core, David Pastrnak being named captain of the Boston Bruins, and more.The Hockey NewsWhat Does Kirill Marchenko Bring To The Maple Leafs That Matthew Knies Didn't?Kirill Marchenko was acquired by the Toronto Maple Leafs from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Matthew Knies, among other assets in the deal. What can Marchenko bring to Toronto that Knies didn't?The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs'We're Blessed With A Lot Of Good Depth': Maple Leafs' GM John Chayka Sets Roster For 2026-27 NHL SeasonThe Toronto Maple Leafs go into the 2026-27 NHL season with a tremendous amount of depth, with extra skaters or contributors down in the AHL. John Chayka speaks about what he likes about his roster.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs, Kirill Marchenko Face Visa Problem for Playing TonightThe Toronto Maple Leafs waited until the last minute to pull off their blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets. But waiting until Monday evening, when their season starts on Tuesday, could cost the Leafs a chance to have Marchenko playing for them when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. […] The post Maple Leafs, Kirill Marchenko Face Visa Problem for Playing Tonight appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY"I Believe That Is A Way To Win': Former Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube Defends How He Managed Auston Matthews And TeamFormer Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube defended the way he coached the team in his two years and how he managed Auston Matthews.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsReport: Issues with Marchenko ahead of Game 1 for LeafsGM John Chayka with an update.HockeyFeedWhat Maple Leafs GM John Chayka's Data Says About The Kind Of Season To Expect From Auston MatthewsAuston Matthews hasn't been able to play at full speed the past couple of seasons due to injuries. But forget the past two years, Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka's data suggests that this could be his best campaign in a long time.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Trade Denied Major Rival Chance At DealThe Toronto Maple Leafs open the new NHL season Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. And the Leafs will do so coming off huge news from Monday, when they pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a six-player swap that sent Matthew Knies, and others, back to […] The post Maple Leafs’ Kirill Marchenko Trade Denied Major Rival Chance At Deal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWhy Maple Leafs Traded Emil Andrae Despite No Games Played For TorontoThe Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Emil Andrae in a trade earlier this offseason. The young defenseman seemed to be shaping up for a chance to play in Toronto and grow his game after coming from the Philadelphia Flyers in the Joseph Woll deal. Instead, Andrae will never play a regular season game for the Leafs, […] The post Why Maple Leafs Traded Emil Andrae Despite No Games Played For Toronto appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDeen’s Daily: Avs Roster Questions; Reported Jersey Details; Leafs Land MarchenkoThe Colorado Avalanche submitted an incomplete roster on Monday. What changes (if anything) before Wednesday’s season opener? The latest report […]Colorado Hockey NowMaple Leafs Signing Blankenburg Is About More Than DepthThe Toronto Maple Leafs signed Nick Blankenburg to a one-year deal on Sunday, a move that's more than just simply depth. The post Maple Leafs Signing Blankenburg Is About More Than Depth appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY