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What the Leafs Actually Need This Summer (Not Who They'll Sign)

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Apr 18, 20266 min read

What the Leafs Actually Need This Summer (Not Who They'll Sign)

Five structural needs for the 2026-27 Leafs, ordered by priority. A third-line center, a top-six winger who drives play, right-side defense depth, a modern power-play assistant, and backup goaltending insurance.

Leafs 2026 Free Agency: What Toronto Can Actually Afford on July 1

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Apr 18, 20266 min read

Leafs 2026 Free Agency: What Toronto Can Actually Afford on July 1

A cap-math preview of the Leafs' July 1 2026 offseason: projected $104M ceiling, expiring contracts, RFA re-signings, the CBA change dropping UFA term limits, and the realistic free agent targets.