For the first time in over a month, Joseph Woll returned to the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Monday’s practice, receiving an outpouring of support from his teammates. “It was awesome,” said Anthony Stolarz, who has started seven of the season’s first nine games in Woll’s absence. “Just seeing his infectious smile back … Read more
NHL Insider Advises Maple Leafs to Keep Faith in Nick Robertson Nearly two weeks into the 2025–26 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already facing roster management challenges. The team’s depth has created a situation where capable players are being left out of the lineup, with healthy scratches becoming a frequent occurrence. For example, … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly exploring a major contract extension to keep key goaltender Anthony Stolarz in the fold, according to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. This comes shortly after the Leafs locked up goalie Dennis Hildeby with a three-year deal. Pagnotta notes that Toronto has “started” discussions with 31-year-old Stolarz, whose current … Read more
Nicolas Roy may be a recent addition to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he’s already making waves off the ice. Earlier this summer, Roy arrived in Toronto from the Vegas Golden Knights as part of a sign-and-trade deal centered on former Leafs star Mitch Marner. Just weeks after learning he’d be relocating, the 28-year-old from … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are retaining some organizational depth on defence. On Tuesday, the team announced that defenceman William Villeneuve has signed a one-year, two-way contract extension. The 23-year-old recorded 40 points (four goals, 36 assists) in 55 games for the AHL’s Toronto Marlies last season. Across 165 career AHL appearances, he has tallied 90 … Read more
Some hockey analysts had advised Nicholas Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs to steer clear of salary arbitration—given how contentious those hearings can be. It seems both sides agreed. On Saturday, the Leafs announced they had signed Robertson to a one-year, $1.825 million deal, successfully avoiding arbitration. Both parties had already submitted their proposed salary … Read more
Leafs Struggling to Offload $8.4M Winger Calle Järnkrok Amid Cap Crunch Moving Calle Järnkrok and his $8.4 million contract has emerged as a key focus for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they try to navigate a tight salary cap and a logjam at the bottom of the roster. Despite being quietly on the trade block … Read more
As the Toronto Maple Leafs aim to make a major move ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season—especially after a quiet start to free agency—they’ve reportedly entered the trade market in search of star power. One name that has surfaced is Erik Karlsson, the three-time Norris Trophy winner currently with the Pittsburgh Penguins. On paper, Karlsson’s … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are actively looking for ways to strengthen their roster ahead of next season. Following Mitch Marner’s departure in free agency, the team is focused on finding someone who can help fill the void left by his offensive output. Determined to make a serious push for the Stanley Cup, the Leafs have … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a pressing need to fill a top-six forward role following Mitch Marner’s offseason move to the Vegas Golden Knights. Heavy.com recently floated a blockbuster trade idea that would bring Jonathan Marchessault to Toronto from the Nashville Predators: Trade Proposal: Maple Leafs receive: Jonathan Marchessault Predators receive: Nick Robertson, Calle Jarnkrok, … Read more
