Luke Fox

'You hear about it': Gavin McKenna talks early point slump in Toronto

Luke Fox

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Luke Fox's favourite co-op placement was following the 1999 Dallas Stars. He has been writing hockey stories for Sportsnet for more than five years. In a previous life, he wrote a book about rap music. He ran home early from his first sleepover because they didn't watch Hockey Night in Canada at his friend’s house.

‘No reason to panic’: Maple Leafs patient despite McKenna line’s rough start

Although no one is seriously questioning the high-IQ Gavin McKenna’s ability to adapt and excel at the highest level, his line is already under fire. Luke Fox tells us why and whether it's reasonable or not.

'Lots of iron': Maple Leafs' loss to Senators not all puck luck

Quick Shifts: Why Maple Leafs should thrive with salary-cap spike

Toronto’s cap picture (finally) looking up | Tom Wilson loves seeing Macklin Celebrini get paid | A thought on all 10 new captaincies | Bettman watching no-trades | Tristan Jarry… really?! + 7 more NHL goodies…

'Some young juice': What makes Maple Leafs' Cowan driven to win

Easton Cowan was the most noticeable Maple Leaf in Wednesday’s win over the Islanders. Luke Fox has more on Cowan's conviction in Season 2, and why winning matters to the kid.

Maple Leafs 'look like a new team' in emotional opening loss

Chayka explains Maple Leafs' push for Marchenko-Knies blockbuster

The best player in the deal — regardless of anything else. That's how Maple Leafs GM John Chayka explained his team's blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko, writes Sportsnet's Luke Fox.

The 27 people who will define the NHL's 2026-27 season

At the core of every good (and bad and ugly) sporting story, you’ll find people. So, as the curtain rises on a new season, Luke Fox has the the 27 characters set to define the NHL in 2026-27.

'Vibes are high': Why these Maple Leafs should be fun — and better

Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko from Blue Jackets for Matthew Knies