Cowan has been a tenacious puck hound on a third line that's probably been Toronto's most effective forward unit.

Kirill Marchenko was more shooter than passer in his debut, but he fired eight shot attempts in 20 minutes.

Chayka called Marchenko a player who can "single-handedly dictate outcomes" and said he apologized to Knies for months of trade speculation.

The Leafs are expected to sign right-shooting defenseman Blankenburg but must clear a roster spot to do so.

The 36-year-old Tanev returns to Toronto's lineup after a season devastated by injuries and "a lot of waiting and a lot of watching."

There were moments in McKenna's preseason debut when it became abundantly clear there is something special about the 18-year-old.

The Maple Leafs open the preseason Saturday with split-squad games in Toronto and Montreal. Who's playing where?

Podcast Episode · The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs · September 17 · 50m

For a while, it looked as if the longest-serving Leaf might be preparing to leave Toronto. What changed?

Hayley Wickenheiser, Darryl Metcalf, Dave Morrison and Mark Leach are out as John Chayka and Mats Sundin reshape the front office.

Alfredsson captained Ottawa through the peak years of the Battle of Ontario against Mats Sundin, Toronto's new senior executive adviser.

For the second year in a row, who plays with Auston Matthews will be one of the central questions heading into training camp.

Sergei Bobrovsky could be the next Ed Belfour. He's still a risk for the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs trade forward Nick Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round pick.

With the draft complete and free agency right around the corner, let's check back in on John Chayka's to-do list.

A trade for the reigning Norris Trophy winner wouldn't be without risk. Do the Leafs have the pieces to make it happen?

Like Auston Matthews a decade ago, Gavin McKenna's arrival in Toronto will be met with hope and huge expectations.

With a lot of holes on the roster, GM John Chayka could make some savvy deals on July 1.

The sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh is a bold and risky gamble for new Leafs GM John Chayka — but it's a bet worth making.

Can Jim Hiller help get the Leafs back to the playoffs? There's a lot to like about his resume.

The 32-year-old defenseman is the longest-tenured Leaf, but it might be best for both sides to move on. What might that entail?

Bruce Cassidy said this week he would 'have interest in any opening' and was open to speaking to the Maple Leafs — if allowed.

The new Leafs general manager has plenty of roster puzzles to solve heading into the draft and free agency. Let's break it down.

The Leafs’ biggest need is on defence, but centre-ice isn’t far behind — if it’s behind at all. Could Dylan Larkin be the answer?

The new Leafs GM added Judd Brackett as an assistant general manager and former NHLer Freddie Hamilton as chief of staff.

Knies might be the Leafs' best trade chip, but there’s a world in which those trades go bust and Knies becomes a full-blown star elsewhere.

Max Domi's role on the Leafs in a Chayka regime figured to be a minor subplot at camp. His health only adds to those questions.

With the right coach, the Maple Leafs can determine whether their Stanley Cup contention days are really over.

Berube's firing is John Chayka's first major move since being named Leafs general manager last week.

The draft lottery has changed everything for the Maple Leafs. It’s a gift to a franchise that desperately needed one.

This offseason could define the next several years in Toronto, and new GM John Chayka has a long to-do list. Here's what's on it.

It's been a whirlwind of a week in Toronto, but things are decidedly looking up after Tuesday's draft lottery.

Why did Keith Pelley and ownership decide on John Chayka to lead the Maple Leafs' front office? After Day 1, there's a lot left to answer.