Overview
- The Maple Leafs announced the 26‑player prospect challenge roster on Thursday for a two‑day tournament in Gatineau, Quebec.
- Gavin McKenna, the team’s 2026 first‑overall pick, is slated to make his first game appearance in a Maple Leafs uniform at the event.
- Toronto will face Ottawa at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday and the Winnipeg prospect squad at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, with Montreal also participating in the tournament.
- The roster mixes 2024–2026 draft picks and returning Marlies players, including Tinus Luc Koblar, Alexander Bilecki, Patriks Plumins, Cooper Williams, Ben Danford, Miroslav Holinka, Tyler Hopkins, Noah Chadwick, Luke Haymes, and Borya Valis.
- Several notable 2026 draftees — including Ethan MacKenzie, Zac Olsen, and Mans Gudmundsson — are absent because of overseas or NCAA commitments and the team will begin training camp on September 16 with preseason play starting September 19.