The Maple Leafs today — Friday, October 23

Sportsnet — NHL (Friedman, Francis, Spector; Saturday Headlines) (5)

• Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm out vs. Maple Leafs with concussion9:33 AM
• Maple Leafs prepare for stiff test against Connor McDavid, Oilers4:07 PM
• Oilers starting Jarry vs. Maple Leafs, Levi not available3:51 PM
• Maple Leafs recall defencemen Cole McWard, Dakota Mermis12:14 PM
• McDavid gets Leafs fans way too excited with answer for young reporter8:47 AM

TSN — NHL (McKenzie & Dreger) (5)

• Matchup of ‘Two best players in the world’ has Maple Leafs excited for road trip opener against Oilers10:17 PM
• Babcock faces Leafs for first time since firing as surging Oilers host Toronto10:17 PM
• Oilers’ place G Levi on IR; Jarry will start Saturday vs. Maple Leafs8:46 PM
• Leafs continue to churn through D with McWard and Mermis recalled as Blankenburg, Rifai hit IR2:24 PM
• Ice Chips: Maple Leafs’ Tavares, Tanev still week-to-week; McWard, Mermis recalled to help blueline12:31 PM

Toronto Sun — Sports (Steve Simmons / 'Simmons Says') (2)

• Why the Maple Leafs recalled Dakota Mermis, Cole McWard from Toronto Marlies9:33 AM
• Why the focus is on Oilers' Connor McDavid, Mike Babcock as Maple Leafs begin trip6:25 PM

Elsewhere

• Leafs Nation in uproar over Sportsnet surcharges for Monday night games — The Globe and Mail — Hockey8:46 PM
• NHL Status Report: Blankenburg, Rifai join Maple Leafs' injury list — NHL.com2:23 PM
• Leafs place Nick Blankenburg on injured reserve — Daily Faceoff12:48 PM
• The Hockey News Morning Skate: Connor McDavid Cannot Be Stopped, Stecher Steps Up For Maple Leafs — The Hockey News11:38 AM