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Toronto’s October Buzz: Why the Maple Leafs are Ceding the Spotlight to the Blue Jays

In a city where the blue and white of the Maple Leafs typically commands the sporting conversation from October through April, a rare and telling shift has occurred. The National Hockey League, in conjunction with its newest broadcast partner, has made a significant adjustment to its schedule, a move dictated not by arena logistics or player availability, but by the overwhelming force of playoff baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays’ electrifying postseason run has officially reshuffled the deck, forcing even the mighty Leafs to play the opening act. Clearing the Ice for the Diamond The league announced this week that the

September 21, 2025

EdgeHockey Staff

Steve Yzerman

Gas Pedal Down: A New Era of Accountability Dawns at Red Wings Training Camp

For the better part of a decade, the start of training camp in Detroit has been accompanied by a familiar, if somewhat muted, chorus of “cautious optimism.” It was the sensible soundtrack for a team navigating the painful depths of a long rebuild. But as the puck dropped on camp this September, a different sound has emerged. It’s the roar of an engine, the insistent command of a new voice behind the bench, and the collective gritting of teeth from a locker room that is unequivocally done with waiting. Under the watch of Head Coach Todd McLellan and the steady