Why the Maple Leafs are the NHL’s ultimate Hail Mary of 2026-27

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2026-27 NHL season as one of the league's most unpredictable teams, having undergone a radical offseason overhaul featuring more than 10 new roster additions along with a completely new coaching and managerial staff. The team is coming off a disappointing 78-point campaign the previous season and is viewed by analysts as sitting squarely in 'No Man's Land' in contention cycle rankings. Training camp has officially moved from media day to on-ice sessions, where the new-look roster will begin to take shape.