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Sergei Bobrovsky was always worth the risk for Leafs, the ancillary benefits are a slam dunk
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka often speaks like an options trader, rather than a conventional sports executive, which partially explains why some were reticent to embrace his appointment. Chayka operates with the optimization concepts of flexibility and optionality in mind with every decision he makes. Ahead of free agency, Chayka made a number…
Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky cannot wait to lead ‘legendary, historical team’, will wear No. 72
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky met with reporters for the first time after signing a three-year contract worth $7 million on July 1. Bobrovsky is the headline acquisition from John Chayka’s free agency overhaul, where the Maple Leafs were easily the busiest team in the NHL, signing several depth forwards to the roster. The…
Nick Paul was playing House with his daughter when he got word of the trade to Toronto: Leafs Morning Take
From Gavin McKenna making his on-ice debut at Maple Leafs development camp to Portugal and Croatia battling in the FIFA World Cup, Toronto was buzzing with excitement on Thursday. That’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take as Jay Rosehill returned to the mix. Leafs prospects have been all over…
John Chayka reaffirms Maple Leafs’ belief in Morgan Rielly with respect to trade negotiations
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has done a fabulous job re-tooling the roster on the fly thanks to a number of free-agent signings and completed trades, and from the sounds of it, there still could be a significant move or two coming. This could include Chayka providing the longest-tenured Maple Leaf, defenceman Morgan…
Teddy Blueger cites weight of Original Six franchise, opportunity to play with Dakota Joshua as reasons for signing with Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed a wave of players on Wednesday to kick off 2026 free agency, headlined by the likes of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Beyond that, they added a handful of bottom-six forwards, one of them being Teddy Blueger. Blueger, 31, is a veteran of eight NHL seasons, beginning his career with the Pittsburgh…
Maple Leafs sign Vinni Lettieri, Samuel Hlavaj to 1-year contracts
Vinni Lettieri and Samuel Hlavaj have signed one-year deals with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team confirmed Friday. Financial terms of both contracts were not disclosed immediately by the Leafs. Lettieri is coming off a terrific playoff run, where he lead all AHL players in postseason scoring, posting 11 goals and 26 points in 23…
Oilers analyst provides scouting report of new Leafs forward Jack Roslovic
Jack Roslovic signed a two-year contract worth $4 million per season with the Toronto Maple Leafs on July 1. Roslovic will inject Toronto’s revamped lineup with some speed and secondary scoring touch. The 29-year-old recorded 21 goals and 36 points with the Edmonton Oilers last season, before registering an assist in six playoff games. OilersNation…
Maple Leafs’ Tinus Luc Koblar discusses World Championship success at Toronto’s development camp
What a difference a year can make. In Tinus Luc Koblar’s case, the forward went from a relatively unknown second-round draft pick during the 2025 National Hockey League Entry Draft to a prospect that Toronto Maple Leafs fans are starting to get excited about. Koblar’s breakout moment came during the 2026 IIHF World Championships while…
Leafs development camp notebook: McKenna steals the show, Nansi’s improved skating, Bilecki’s full circle moment
After a whirlwind opening day of NHL free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs conducted their first on-ice sessions of the 2026 Development Camp. Gavin McKenna headlines the 53-man roster, and the 2026 first overall pick more than met the hype. Toronto conducted two separate on-ice sessions, while holding media availabilities with Jack Roslovic, Nick Paul,…
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…
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