r/leafs • • 16h ago

Discussion Daily Free Talk / Armchair GM Thread

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Please use this thread to post ANYTHING you want! Memes, photoshops, anything that would normally be removed for breaking the low-effort content rule, is totally, 100% welcome here!

This thread can also be used for Armchair GM ideas that may not require a standalone post. Is there a free agent you want to see on this team? Is there a player that's rumoured to be on the move that you think the Leafs should go after? Are there players on this team you want to trade away? Feel free to post about it here!

Normal moderation will occur, such as watching for personal insults, racism, and things of that nature.

Otherwise, feel free to use this thread to chat about your random Leafs thoughts, or share things like a photoshop of a Habs logo on fire or a reaction gif to something going on in Leafs Nation right now!

The use of this thread is not necessary on "Anything Goes Sundays," however you may still feel free to utilize it if you wish!

Downvotes are discouraged for the most part, everyone's opinion is fair game in this thread. If you see rule breaking content, report it!


r/leafs • • 11m ago

Post-Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames - 26 Oct 2026

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r/leafs • • 2h ago

Discussion Currently at Real Sports and they won’t even play the Leafs on the big screen

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r/leafs • • 8h ago

Article Interesting quote by Nick Paul, was posted in the Tampa Bay sub

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r/leafs • • 6h ago

Discussion Chayka isn’t afraid of another BlockBuster trade

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Buckle in fella. Just please leave Cowan alone


r/leafs • • 11h ago

Discussion [Willyston Riellander] Morgan Rielly over the last four games. Stepping up big time in Tanev’s absence.

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r/leafs • • 8h ago

Highlight Easton Cowan ahead of Leafs-Flames: “I love being a Leaf”

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“I love being a Leaf, love playing for Toronto, love the fanbase, love this team, so… just another opportunity here tonight to play the game I love” - Easton Cowan my guy

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r/leafs • • 6h ago

News / Update [Masters] Injury update from Leafs GM John Chayka

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Really encouraging to see Domi skating after what was assumed to be a potentially career ending injury. Glad he's doing better.


r/leafs • • 14h ago

Art / Picture Game #13. Toronto 7 V Edmonton 2

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r/leafs • • 1h ago

Discussion Repost because last was deleted: Marchenko Injured on awkward fall

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Marchenko falls backwards awkwardly bending his leg under him, he immediately got off the ice then tested it again for 14 seconds before leaving the game. I will try to post the Gif.

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r/leafs • • 10h ago

News / Update [Fox] Chris Tanev participating in first full Leafs skate this morning since upper-body injury. Wearing red no-contact sweater.

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r/leafs • • 25m ago

Highlight [NHL PR] Auston Matthews (703 GP) became the fastest player in Maple Leafs history to reach 800 points, besting Darryl Sittler (742 GP on Nov. 15, 1980).

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r/leafs • • 3h ago

Game Thread: Toronto Maple Leafs at Calgary Flames - 26 Oct 2026 - 8:30PM EDT

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r/leafs • • 7h ago

Discussion Only on Sportsnet+ tonight ?

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I’ve never liked Rogers much, but making hockey fans pay an extra $25-30 each month to watch Monday night hockey is ridiculous. Guess I’m watching the ball game tonight instead.


r/leafs • • 6h ago

Discussion Do we think nylander is a hall of famer?

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Nylander already has 3 40 goal seasons at 30. All players with 6 are in the hall of fame. And most with 5 are in. So if he puts up 2 to 3 more strong seasons including this one. He will probably have a decent argument. Especially if he plays longer to pad the stats. So what do you think. Will he make the hall of fame?


r/leafs • • 10h ago

Discussion HOCKEY FANS SOUND OFF ON ROGERS' EXCLUSIVE STREAMING PACKAGES

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r/leafs • • 12h ago

Article The Leafs' speed advantage, special teams excellence, and signs of a team coming together

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Dramatic wins, blowout wins, and a first career game-winner for Gavin McKenna. This was a memorable 4-0-0 week for the Maple Leafs, with plenty to talk about.


r/leafs • • 16h ago

Article [Siegel]: Auston Matthews’ evolving dominance and Jack Roslovic’s wheels: Monday Morning Leafs Report

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The Leafs are confidently winning the Matthews’ minutes again, scoring over 60 percent of the goals in five-on-five minutes. They outscored the Oilers 2-0 in the 11-plus minutes that Matthews’ crew went head-to-head with Connor McDavid and Draisaitl on Saturday.

It’s also worth noting that Matthews has been going about his business in a less physical manner than before. He isn’t throwing as many hits or absorbing as many himself as in his peak years. He is blocking fewer shots and executing fewer takeaways.

What this all points to is a player, in his 11th NHL season, after two turbulent, injury-riddled years, evolving and finding new ways to dominate.


r/leafs • • 1d ago

Article Jim Hiller on William Nylander hitting the 300-goal milestone: "I hope he gets another 300... He's got lots left"

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r/leafs • • 1d ago

Discussion January 2026 throwback. Thank you Brayden Schenn. Treliving to Guantánamo Bay

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r/leafs • • 1d ago

Discussion Leafs Goaltending has been overlooked

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I’m sure no one has been saying it recently with out win streak. People still say it though

The team save percentage is top 10 in the league

Stolarz has a percentage over .900
Bobrovsky is just under .900

Yes both goalies have had bad games but those happen and defence can be put to blame for most of it

Honestly, I feel like it’s less about our current tandem and more about the 2 goalies we gave away (Woll, Hildeby)

People need to shut up saying “Why did we trade Woll”? “Hildeby was our future”!

On Hildeby, remember who we have as our 3rd string… the Calder cup mvp Artur Akhtyamov. Now Artur hasnt proved himself at NHL level yet (I’m sure he will get chances), but he is dominant in the marlies. DONT FORGET HILDEBY GOT US PAUL, and he has been killing it for us so far and he MIGHT be our new 2C even if JT comes back (most likely goes back to line 3 but idk)

On Woll, Now I feel like Chayka just didn’t want Woll and wanted to dump him, the 2 guys we got back in the trade aren’t on the team anymore (Ersson to Ottawa shortly after, Andrae in the Marchenko deal after we got Blakenburg)

It’s clear Chayka wanted an experienced goalie in our tandem who yes may be old, but he can kill it at often times, and he’s our guy in the playoffs!

Bob’s contract may be a little high but honestly who cares the cap goes up soon anyways.

MAIN POINT: Our goalies aren’t a problem and the goalies we gave away aren’t a problem. And Akhtyamov is a very good 3rd string incase of injury

Anyways, Calgary tomorrow we move 👍👍


r/leafs • • 1d ago

Article Mike Babcock after a 7-2 loss to the Maple Leafs: "They played harder, longer, faster than we did... Better defensively. Better offensively. Just better."

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r/leafs • • 1d ago

Article Jim Hiller after the Leafs' big win in Edmonton: "It’s not just Matthews, it's not just Nylander... There are other guys there to support, and it’s a pretty good feeling right now"

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r/leafs • • 1d ago

Shitpost / Meme CRAIG SIMPSONS IN SHAMBLES UPVOTE PARTY!

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Once again, the Edmonton Oiler fan and leaf-hating broadcasting terrorist was in fine fiddle on Saturday night.

More and more people in the PGT are getting real tired of this broadcast team (shout out to Anthony Petrielli on the mapleleafhotstove going into detail on his podcast a few days ago), maybe we should launch a change.org petition.


r/leafs • • 15h ago

Discussion Speed, fitness, conditioning and depth

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No secret the boys have looked faster and more energetic this year, and made me wonder whether their training and physical preparation has been better managed. Also wondering how much impact the depth is having on taking the physical load off the top line guys. Or is it more the new hires and not having dump and chase corroding their souls every night? I’m not and expert and happy to be schooled on these questions.