Just before the July 1st trade deadline in 2025, the Leafs completed a sign and trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, with Marner heading to Vegas and the Leafs getting Nick Roy in return. It’s difficult to assess exactly how that trade panned out – Marner was a UFA, so many Leafs fans were just grateful they got a return at all – but looking at Marner’s stats from his first year in Vegas certainly paints an interesting picture.

It's crazy to think that hockey season is already upon us. The offseason has been exciting as we have seen drastic changes in the league. From the Toronto Maple Leafs Mitch Marner trade, Connor McDavid's two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, and Matthew Schaefer going No.1 in the 2025 NHL Draft. With the season starting back on October 7, let's take a look at the hockey players we need to keep our eyes on this season.

It’s no question that it takes a lot of strength to play hockey. It’s rigorous, fast-paced and physically intense, making hockey players

This year, the NHL took a step back from its typical early-year programming. Since the league’s players are allowed to participate in the