'I Don't Think Anyone's Untradeable': Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller’s Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Praises Easton Cowan’s Impact

TRENDINGLatest NFL updatesJ-Dub suffers devastating injuryNFL Week 7 Winners and LosersEarly Week 8 Waiver WireLuka drops 52 on JazzStory byStory by'I Don't Think Anyone's Untradeable': Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Backs Jim Hiller’s Handling Of Gavin McKenna, Praises Easton Cowan’s ImpactDavid AlterMon, October 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories'Not Always The Way To Improve: John Chayka On Maple Leafs Trade Plans, Salary Cap Flexibility, Defensive Fixes, And Ben Danford’s TimelineChayka says the Leafs don't feel tagging will be an issue for the club if Toronto looks to make a move to improve their club via trade.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsPoise Beyond His Years: How Easton Cowan Earned Auston Matthews’ TrustWhile the debate started this season about who should skate on the left side on Auston Matthews, Easton Cowan's rise has completely shut down that debate.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsLeafs’ Gavin McKenna Reveals True Thoughts On Connor McDavidThe Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are facing one another in a Saturday evening showdown at Edmonton’s Rogers Place, marking the first time in the career of rookie forward Gavin McKenna that he’s facing Edmonton superstar captain Connor McDavid.McKenna, who has previously trained with McDavid over the summer, remains as much in awe of […] The post Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Reveals True Thoughts On Connor McDavid appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementMaple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Provides Update on Injured VeteransToronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller provided an update on two of the team’s injured players, veterans Chris Tanev and John Tavares.Tanev has been on the IR since October 12, retroactive to October 10, with an upper-body injury, while Tavares has been on the IR since October 17 with a lower-body injury.The Maple Leafs […] The post Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Provides Update on Injured Veterans appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMorgan Rielly Has Found The Sweet Spot, Rebounding For Maple Leafs This 2026-27 SeasonMaple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly had a terrible 2025-26 season, and no teams were interested in trading for him this summer. But Rielly has bounced back in a major way this season, and he's become a terrific example of a veteran who still has gas left in the tank.The Hockey News‘That’s Deadly’: Maple Leafs’ Distribution Of Goals From Depth Players An Encouraging Sign In Win Against OilersThe Maple Leafs got goals from all four lines in their win against the Oilers on Saturday, which has been encouraging for a team on a season-high four-game winning streak.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsWhen Will Chris Tanev Return? Maple Leafs GM John Chayka Gives Update On Defenseman's Injury, Max Domi, John Tavares And MoreThe Maple Leafs should be getting forward Dakota Joshua back from his conditioning stint "in the next day or two".The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsNext Man Up: Troy Stecher Has Delivered Heart, Goals, And Stability When the Maple Leafs Needed It MostTroy Stecher's Maple Leafs tenure began in November when he performed well after Chris Tanev went down with an injury. He's doing it again and scoring, too.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs Grow Toward Possible Zach Werenski TradeThe Toronto Maple Leafs have been a team seeming like they need a new defenseman for months and months. The main issue is that Morgan Reilly doesn’t feel good enough for the role he’s being called to play. And yeah, the Leafs added Darren Raddysh over the summer, but there might still be more they […] The post Maple Leafs Grow Toward Possible Zach Werenski Trade appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFormer Maple Leafs Star Off to Concerning Start After Leaving TorontoOne day ahead of the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL regular season, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets completed a blockbuster trade, sending young winger Matthew Knies to Columbus in exchange for Kirill Marchenko.There was no secret that the Maple Leafs were looking to make changes after missing the playoffs for the first […] The post Former Maple Leafs Star Off to Concerning Start After Leaving Toronto appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSabres Needed To Hit A Home Run By Acquiring Star Goalie Hellebuyck – And Failing To Do So Is A Lost Opportunity For Buffalo GM KekalainenThe Buffalo Sabres were rumored to be interested in goalie Connor Hellebuyck, but he was dealt to New Jersey for a mediocre trade package. Should the Sabres have found a way to beat the Devils' offer? And why can't Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekalainen make a blockbuster deal for a name-brand star player?The Hockey News - Buffalo SabresMaple Leafs Defensive Injuries Pile Up; Why It Could Force a TradeThe Toronto Maple Leafs have won three games in a row, but during that stretch the team has suffered losses […]SportsnautBabcock Calls Oilers 7-2 Loss to Maple Leafs a Step Back: "That Should be Automatic"A flat effort and defensive breakdowns halted Edmonton's momentum as Mike Babcock slammed the team's lack of compete following an embarrassing blowout loss to a dominant Toronto squad.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersKey Flyers Defenseman Makes New National Trade BoardIs time with the Flyers running out for the veteran?The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersBabcock Singles Out Oiler After Ugly Loss To Maple Leafs.Mike Babcock called out one player in particular after a 7 - 2 thrashing against the Leafs.HockeyFeedNathan MacKinnon, Jared Bednar Praise T.J. Hughes' Rapid Progress With AvalancheT.J. Hughes is quickly adjusting to the NHL, earning praise from Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar for his work ethic, hockey IQ, and ability to turn lessons into results.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheDevils GM Sunny Mehta will fire up fans with Connor Hellebuyck trade messageThe New Jersey Devils had questions in net with a 36-year-old Jake Allen and an unproven Nico Daws — but Friday’s blockbuster trade changed the equation. General manager Sunny Mehta acquired one of the best goaltenders of his generation in Connor Hellebuyck, parting with a six-piece package, including Daws, to bring the Michigan native to Newark. […] The post Devils GM Sunny Mehta will fire up fans with Connor Hellebuyck trade message appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsMaple Leafs Goaltender Anthony Stolarz Gets Assignment Against Oilers Over Sergei Bobrovsky, Dakota Mermis Draws InThe Maple Leafs offered little reason as to why Stolarz will get the nod against Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on Saturday.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple LeafsMaple Leafs' Darren Raddysh Addresses Viral Social Posts With Connor McDavidNot long after Darren Raddysh joined the Toronto Maple Leafs in the off-season, some old social posts between him and Connor McDavid went viral. Toronto's defenseman addressed those old conversations with the Edmonton Oilers captain.The Hockey News - Toronto Maple Leafs2026-27 NHL Fantasy Hockey Week 5 Primer And PickupsConnor Hellebuyck’s blockbuster trade to the Devils reshapes the fantasy landscape. Charle-Edouard D'Astous and John Carlson battle on the Lightning PP1. Navigate a volatile Week 5 schedule with strategic streaming targets to stay ahead.The Hockey News