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Maple Leafs’ Colton Sissons looking to bring more grit to Toronto’s lineup next season
After being applauded for their work during the NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ management group are once again being praised for the work they put in during the opening day of free agency. John Chayka and Mats Sundin added six players to the Maple Leafs’ forward group, with the first signing of the…
Maple Leafs fans share their thoughts on a busy Day 1 of NHL free agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs had quite the hectic day to begin free agent frenzy, and the team now looks vastly different from how it looked at the end of last season. They made five free agent signings and completed two trades, all in an effort to shore up their forward depth and solidify the crease….
Gavin McKenna feels the excitement around Maple Leafs following Day 1 of free agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs have injected new life into their organization this summer. Within days of John Chayka and Mats Sundin taking roles in the front office, they won the draft lottery, which allowed them the right to select Gavin McKenna first overall. They then followed it by executing a flurry of moves including a…
The Maple Leafs are better today. How much better is up for debate: Leafs Morning Take
The Toronto Maple Leafs look drastically different than they did when free agency opened on Wednesday at noon ET, but are they actually better? That was the big question we tackled to open Thursday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. With Jay Rosehill away, NHL insider David Pagnotta joined as co-host, sharing the latest intel on…
Report: Maple Leafs sign Cole McWard and Henrik Rybinski to two-year deals
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed defenceman Cole McWard and forward Henrik Rybinski to identical two-year deals carrying an AAV of $875K, according to PuckPedia. McWard is on a one-way deal for both years, while Rybinski is on a two-way deal for the first year and a one-way deal for the second. The Leafs…
Jack Roslovic looking forward to finding role in Maple Leafs’ offensive game
The Toronto Maple Leafs executed a flurry of signings on July 1, the date that marks the beginning of the NHL free agency period. Headlining the moves was the signing of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who signed a three-year deal with the Leafs, and Nick Paul, who was acquired via trade in exchange for Dennis Hildeby…
Maple Leafs listed as ‘winners’ of 2026 free agency in Daily Faceoff ranking
It’s been a busy few weeks for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aside from selecting Gavin McKenna as the headline of a 10-pick 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Toronto’s GM has been all over the market making trades and signing free agents. Chayka acquired and extended pending UFA Darren Raddysh, made some other deals…
Report: Maple Leafs among teams who showed interest in Claude Giroux
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly among the teams that expressed interest in signing Claude Giroux during Day 1 of free agency, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. Garrioch also listed the Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche as teams that reached out to Giroux on Wednesday, though he noted that it wasn’t a surprise…
6 players to watch on day 2 of free agency
It’s unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to match the energy of their first day of free agency, but if the promised overhaul this summer is to be achieved, John Chayka won’t be taking a vacation anytime soon. Day one seemed to be foundational. A lot of bottom-six players who will beef up…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs trim goaltending herd, improve depth scoring in Nick Paul-Dennis Hildeby trade
After being the busiest team in the league on July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs answered some questions about their goaltending and added to their bottom-six with a sneaky late afternoon trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forward Nick Paul was sent to the Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round…
Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen to 2-year contract reportedly worth $875K annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Zack MacEwen to a two-year contract, reportedly worth $875K annually. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report the signing. The #LeafsForever signed 29 y/o F Zach MacEwen to a 2 year $875K cap hit contract Yr 1: $850KYr 2: $900K Rep'd by Doug Shepherd @dougshepherd14…
Leafs GM John Chayka explains strategy to pursue Sergei Bobrovsky, depth forwards on Canada Day
It was a frantic day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, making major overhauls to their roster during the opening day of free agency. Toronto signed Sergei Bobrovsky, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen as free agents on Wednesday. Toronto also acquired Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange…
Maple Leafs acquire Nick Paul from Lightning for Dennis Hildeby, 2027 4th, 2028 3rd-round pick
During a busy opening day of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 third-round pick, the team confirmed Wednesday. Paul registered seven goals and 15 points in 51 games with the Lightning last season. He’s been a consistent thorn…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add versatility to bottom-six group in Teddy Blueger signing
It’s been an exceptionally busy day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who signed Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million annually. Blueger will round out Toronto’s revamped forward corps, where he’s expected to be used in a bottom-six role. The 31-year-old is capable of playing either centre or wing, and his positional versatility…
Report: Maple Leafs sign Brandon Duhaime to 3-year contract worth $1.8 million annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed forward Brandon Duhaime to a contract. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report. At the time of filing, it has not been reported what the length of the deal is or how many years it will be for. Duhaime, 29, is a 6-foot-2 forward with speed and strong…
Report: Maple Leafs sign Teddy Blueger to 2-year contract worth $2.5 million annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million annually. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report. Blueger, 31, is a Latvian bottom-six forward who primarily plays centre but can also play on the wing. His NHL career to date has consisted of three different teams, beginning…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs overpay for speed, penalty killing certainty with Colton Sissons
Colton Sissons signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually. Sissons will likely slot in as Toronto’s fourth-line centre, where he’s expected to provide speed, toughness and defensive responsibility to the bottom-six. In a vacuum, Sissons is a solid player, who understands his role inherently. He’s not going to ask…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs bring invaluable experience to crease with Bobrovsky signing
The Toronto Maple Leafs bolstered their crease on Day 1 of free agency, signing Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract worth $7 million annually. Bobrovsky, who will be 38 by the time the season starts, is coming off a down-year with the Panthers, with a record of 27-23-1 to go along with…
Maple Leafs sign Sergei Bobrovsky to 3-year deal reportedly worth $7 million annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year deal, the team confirmed. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Maple Leafs, but Bobrovsky is widely believed to have signed a contract worth $7 million per season. Friedman first reported on June 22 that the Leafs would be looking at Bobrovsky as…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs improve middle-six scoring by signing Jack Roslovic
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a solid depth-scoring piece to their roster by inking Jack Roslovic to a two-year contract worth $4 million annually, as reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Roslovic has been linked to the Maple Leafs a couple of times now. The Leafs were reportedly finalists to sign the 29-year-old last summer…
Maple Leafs sign Jack Roslovic to 2-year deal worth $4M annually
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs will sign forward Jack Roslovic to a two-year contract, worth $4 million annually. Roslovic is listed as the 20th-best free agent on Daily Faceoff’s board. Here’s what Daily Faceoff managing editor Matt Larkin wrote about Roslovic, ahead of July 1: The speedy Roslovic provided great value…
Maple Leafs sign forward Colton Sissons to 2-year deal worth $4.25M annually
Colton Sissons will sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million per season, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirmed. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report that Sissons signed with the Maple Leafs. Sissons recorded six goals and 11 points in 66 games with the Vegas Golden Knights last…
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add draft capital as Nick Robertson experiment finally comes to a close
The Nick Robertson experiment in Toronto finally came to an end on Wednesday. After years of Robertson battling injuries and inconsistency, but still showing enough promise and potential to continue taking chances on him, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft….
Maple Leafs trade Nick Robertson to Penguins for 2028 4th-round pick
Nick Robertson has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2028 4th-round pick, the team confirmed Wednesday. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report. Robertson recorded a career-best 16 goals and 32 points in 78 games with the Maple Leafs, fluctuating between a top-six and bottom-six winger…
Toronto Maple Leafs 2026 free agency live blog
Welcome to The Leafs Nation’s 2026 NHL free agency live blog, where we’ll keep you posted about transactions across the league. Toronto is expected to be active on Wednesday, with Mason Marchment, Boone Jenne and Eeli Tolvanen listed as potential targets per David Pagnotta on Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take. Patrick Kane has also…