Maple Leafs News & Analysis

The Hellebuyck suspension ends Oct. 23. Buffalo's three-way push, the $8.5M contract, and why the Maple Leafs should keep their goalies.

Marchenko Knies trade check-in: Marchenko has 9 points in 8 games for Toronto, Knies 4 in 5 for Columbus. Who's winning, and what it costs.

Aatu Räty trade analysis: what the Leafs gave up, why his $850,000 cap hit matters, and how the John Tavares injury makes him more than depth.

An Ian Cole trade could patch the Leafs' blue line while Chris Tanev is out. Why Chayka should do it cheap, and walk away if Chicago wants a real pick.

Simon Edvinsson trade talks: Utah leads, Boston lurks, and the Leafs' 2027-28 cap says Toronto should stay out of a $10M-a-year bidding war.

A Zach Whitecloud trade fits the Leafs: a $2.75M right-shot shutdown defenceman through 2027-28. What the reports say and what to pay.

The Connor Hellebuyck trade is stalled and the Jets are 3-0-1 without him. Why Winnipeg should wait for July 1, 2027, and what it means for the Leafs.

Chayka says the Maple Leafs defence could be upgraded and Toronto has the capital to do it. Why patience is right, but only until mid-November.

Simon Edvinsson trade request explained: why the 23-year-old fits Toronto's ageing blue line, what Chayka could offer, and why an offer sheet is off the table.

The Maple Leafs top-four defenceman hunt has heated up. Why Roman Josi and Dougie Hamilton would duplicate Rielly and Raddysh instead of fixing the blue line.

Our verdict on the Matthew Knies trade: Marchenko is the better player and Toronto is better tonight, but Chayka paid too much in the details. Grade: B-.

The Maple Leafs Marchenko trade sends Matthew Knies to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko, who signed a six-year, $75M extension the eve of opening night.

Connor Hellebuyck won't waive his no-movement clause for a Canadian team, killing any Leafs scenario. Toronto's net was always Bobrovsky and Stolarz.

The Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko trade interest is now public, and six other teams want the same $3.85M winger. Why the cap makes Toronto a long shot.

Canadiens Mark Scheifele trade interest, reported by Nick Kypreos: why Winnipeg might listen, and why the Leafs cannot compete for a 103-point centre.

A Shane Wright trade is still on the table and the Leafs have the hole for it. Why the fit is real, the price is not payable, and December is the moment.

Frank Seravalli says a Samuel Montembeault trade will be the NHL's first of the season. Montreal has three goalies, two jobs, and a rival opening night.

Dylan Larkin trade talks stalled on one condition: Detroit would not take futures. What that standoff means for the Maple Leafs and the Atlantic.