As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, anticipation is building among Toronto Maple Leafs fans as several key players are on the cusp of achieving significant career milestones. Eight Maple Leafs are poised to reach major career benchmarks, including Auston Matthews, who is closing in on 400 goals, and John Tavares, who is nearing 1,000 points. Matthews' pursuit of the 400-goal milestone is particularly notable, considering he already holds the record for most goals by an American-born player in NHL history. With a strong start to the season, these milestones could become a reality, and the Maple Leafs will be looking to make a deep playoff run in support of their star players.

8 Maple Leafs Chasing Major Career Milestones in 2026-27 & Latest News and Rumours  Substack