Maple Leafs Eye Yegor Chinakov as Marner Replacement After Trade

"No perfect player to slot in there": NHL analyst shines light on major Maple Leafs predicament of finding Auston Matthews an effective linemate after Mitch Marner's exit

Now that Mitch Marner is with the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs are left figuring out who can fill his spot next to Auston Matthews on the top line.

NHL Rumors: What Led to the Trade Request by Yegor Chinakhov

Could Yegor Chinakhov Play Elsewhere, Not Only in the NHL But KHL Too On the July 17th edition of NHL Tonight on NHL Network, the crew of Mike Rupp, Stu Grimson, and Tony Luftman discuss the trade request by Yegor Chinakhov of the Columbus Blue Jackets. They discuss the reason why he wants out of Columbus and how it is a different culture and way of playing. In addition, Chinakhov has the leverage to go to the KHL. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions N…

Leafs Prospect Channels NHL Pest, Could Fill Major Roster Hole

Toronto Maple Leafs fans have plenty to be excited about as rising star Easton Cowan garners attention as a promising candidate to step into the big shoes left by Mitch Marner’s departure. This young gun has just concluded an impressive junior career, capped off with a Memorial Cup triumph and a pair of OHL championships, making him a prime contender for a spot on the Leafs roster this upcoming season. What makes Cowan such an intriguing prospec…

Maple Leafs Eye Yegor Chinakov as Marner Replacement After Trade

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to fill the gap left by Mitch Marner's departure to the Vegas Golden Knights, and one potential replacement is Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakov. The 24-year-old has requested a trade and could offer the Maple Leafs a young, cost-controlled offensive option. In his recent seasons, Chinakov has shown improvement, scoring 29 points in 53 games in the 2023-24 season and 15 points in 30 games in 2024-25.…