Auston Matthews Is Convinced That the 2025-26 Maple Leafs Are a Great Team – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews doesn’t talk a lot, but when he does, it usually matters. As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for the 2025–26 season, their captain sounds quietly confident. He isn’t promising the moon. He isn’t saying “Cup or bust.” However, he is making one thing clear: he believes this team is strong, motivated, and…

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NHL’s Metropolitan Division Is Weakest It’s Been in Years Entering 2025-26 – The Hockey Writers –

The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this offseason, there are more questions than answers among its eight teams heading into the 2025-26 season. Philadelphia Flyers Additions: Christian Dvorak, Trevor Zegras, Noah Juulsen,…

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