5 Maple Leafs Notes: Forwards fight for ice as final cuts loom

Tavares excited for possibility of facing Matthews at the 2022 Olympics

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares talks about Auston Matthews being named to the 2022 U.S. Olympic team, and how honoured he was when selected to his first Canadian Olympic roster and looks ahead to the fun possibility of facing each other.

Tavares and Maple Leafs feel for Carey Price, hope to see him back soon

Maple Leafs captain John Tavares wishes Carey Price nothing but the best with his illness, and hopes to see him back soon, also weighs in on the importance of the mental health conversation and awareness, and as players, just caring for each other.

NHL Roundup: Lee continues comeback with goal for Islanders

Anders Lee, back this season after recovering from his ACL injury, scored to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game in Bridgeport, Conn., on Tuesday night.

Oct. 5: NHL Preseason Roundup

Nick Ritchie scored two goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 6-2 preseason win against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Tuesday.Islanders 3, Flyers 0: Anders Lee scored in his first game since March 11 for the New York Islanders, a 3-0 preseason win against the Philadelphia...

Fantasy hockey roundtable: Breakouts players and rookie picks

Before the 2021-22 NHL season, our fantasy hockey experts give you their picks for breakout players and top rookies.

Fantasy hockey roundtable: Breakouts players and rookie picks

With the 2021-22 NHL regular season set to drop the puck on October 12, we reached out to our experts here at ESPN Fantasy Hockey and the NHL on ESPN to get their takes on who are the breakout players they have their eyes on, and which rookies will make the biggest fantasy impact.Which player are yo...

Lapierre, Jarvis Among the Biggest Surprises of NHL Camps

A host of fresh faces looking for NHL opportunities have arisen during the playoffs, with many youngsters trying to prove they're worth a shot high in their respective NHL lineups.

Maple Leafs season preview: Keefe must get team over hump

The 2021-22 NHL season starts Oct. 12. With training camps open, NHL.com is taking a look at the three keys, the inside scoop on roster questions, and the projected lineup for each of the 32 teams. Today, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs' John Tavares on Playing in Front of Fans: 'It Was Amazing'

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares talks about returning to a game after a horrific injury in the playoffs last season and playing in front fans for the first time in over 18 months.

John Tavares talks offseason recovery and learning from the past disappointments

Toronto Maple Leafs Captain, John Tavares talks about how his offseason went after suffering a season ending injury against Montreal, the physical and mental progression he has gone through, learning from past challenges and disappointments, and what it will feel like playing in front of fans again...

6 Maple Leafs camp notes: Ho-Sang willing to 'sharpen skates' to make team

Joshua Ho-Sang is saying all the right things. There is a jump in his step, to be sure. Now, in a make-or-break tryout, he must back up all his dazzling words with action.

Players weigh in on NHL's vaccine policy: 'We want to get back to life'

The NHL and NHL Players' Association haven't mandated vaccines for players with training camps starting this week, but there's little doubt tough restrictions — including not being able to cross the border from the U.S. into Canada without a two-week quarantine — provided an incentive for many on t...

Faith In Toronto’s Core

from Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun, Kyle Dubas knows words alone won’t heal the rift created between the Maple Leafs and their fans by the fourth and most recent playoff pooch. But until that bridge is spanned — if it happens before he’s turfed— his unwavering faith in his Core Four playe...

Matthews expected to be ready for Maple Leafs opener

TORONTO -- Auston Matthews is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, but the Toronto Maple Leafs face other uncertainties ahead of their opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 13.