‘Don’t think it makes sense’ — Nick Alberga raises concerns over Patrik Laine’s potential Maple Leafs fit
Patrik Laine’s injury history remains the biggest concern as Toronto Maple Leafs weighs its roster options.
Auston Matthews
‘Very little chance’ — NHL fans weighs Auston Matthews’ goal pace against Alex Ovechkin’s durability
Auston Matthews is already among the NHL‘s most prolific goal scorers, but one comparison continues to separate him from Alex Ovechkin: durability. LeafsLatest shared a post on X comparing the two stars through their first 689 NHL games. Ovechkin scored 428 goals during that span, while Matthews had 425. Matthews did it with a shooting … Read more
‘Amazing player’: Gavin McKenna eager to learn from Auston Matthews after Maple Leafs draft him No. 1
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, marking a new era for the franchise. McKenna immediately pointed to captain Auston Matthews as the player he hopes to learn from after joining Toronto. The selection capped a memorable night at KeyBank Center, where Justin … Read more
Gavin McKenna opens up on his work ethic ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft
Gavin McKenna enters the 2026 NHL Draft as the consensus favorite to hear his name called first overall. The Penn State winger spoke confidently about the trait that defines him beyond his elite offensive talent. His comments offered another glimpse into why NHL teams view him as a franchise cornerstone. Speaking to reporters one day … Read more
‘Be careful what you wish for’: Ex-NHLer Frank Corrado warns Oilers about Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers‘ pursuit of Mike Babcock continues to divide opinion across the hockey world, and former NHL defenseman Frank Corrado has become the latest voice urging caution. Speaking on Leafs Morning Take, Corrado admitted he was not surprised when reports surfaced linking Babcock to Edmonton’s coaching vacancy. In fact, he previously believed the Oilers … Read more
