Leafs Trade Rumors

30 Jun 2026 17:36:49
With open season staring tomorrow, I really hope the Leafs are careful on how they spend, especially on D. There are a couple of guys, but with what Kesselring just got, there are going to be teams ready to spend $3-$4M+ for 3rd pair guys. I am hoping they pass on those types over over pay and look to add a guy that is young, has matured in the A and looks ready for the NHL.

Guys like
Luneau (of course). If Anaheim chases Andersson for instance, can that make Luneau available? Solberg is possibly ready too I believe.
Pohlkamp in SJ
Montreal has a gluttony of D.

Reinbacher, Struble, Guhle, Xhekaj. Plus Pickford.
Utah has 8 D signed. Is Lamoureux available. What about Duda, how does he fit in. Morden isn't signed yet.
Rangers have 6 D signed with Schneider and Iorio as RFA's still. They also have Robertson and Fortescue already signed and are both fairly young. Morrow doesn't have a contract either. They have Emery and now Smits as well.

Point being, I'd rather see them move a guy like Robertson or whoever and acquire a young guy, even if not try proven, instead of overpay for a UFA.

30 Jun 2026 16:47:27
To be clear, I am not saying all guys mentioned are ready, but there are possibly some opportunities to grab some younger, not in a team's immediate plans guys that could be a good move for the Leafs.

30 Jun 2026 15:47:56
Knies for Jason Robertson 1 for 1. Who would you prefer?

Robertson has more offensive upside and may be willing to play with his brother but would cost twice as much as Knies.

What about part of a larger package? Ie

To Toronto: Robertson and Bourque (both signed)

To Dallas: Knies, Danford, 2027 1st Colorado

Or if Dallas is willing to part with Harley, then add Cowan and replace Bourque with Harley

30 Jun 2026 15:09:01
Personally I don't care for Robertson, very one-dimensional player and, like you said, costs a lot more.

30 Jun 2026 15:18:05
Robertson turned down 15. If he wants anything close to that I say no. That just sets up another Nylander/Marner situation where two wingers make a ton of money.

30 Jun 2026 15:24:38
No thanks

30 Jun 2026 16:03:22
No real desire for either Robertson.

30 Jun 2026 16:34:39
To hell with Robertson. My buddy thought I was gonna blow a gasket when he turned down both Seattle and St. Louis. Because they weren’t contenders. 2 teams with very deep depth in their organizations that will be contenders quicker than some realize. Oh… he must not think highly of himself as a player to realize he could have led the charge for either team.

My ultimate karma would be that he signs eiyh a contender that runs into issues in 4 or 5 years and needs to retool or rebuild. He then wants out and has 2 the top contenders on his list Seattle and St. Louis. Who both say“ Sortu dude we needed you then we don’t need you now. Enjoy life in the down elevator.

Ok…. I feel better now. Needed to vent in this heat. lol.

30 Jun 2026 16:45:22
It's a run in the family attitude. Nick acts like he is owed something as well.

30 Jun 2026 12:29:23
As much as I like Werenski, it simply will take too much to get him!

We cannot afford it in my view.

Just get some more cap space and sign Andersson at Werenski’s salary and Bobs is your uncle.

Easy-peasy. LOL.

30 Jun 2026 13:48:03
You have the RD covered Stetcher, Villeneuve, Danford. You need a solid LD if u trade Rielly away. Without him you need an LD replacement. All you have is Andrae. I would say if u don’t go after Werenski to replace Rielly then u sign Ferraro or Stanley to play that 3d role

McCabe Raddysh
OEL Tanev.

30 Jun 2026 14:08:31
Wow, you’re saying our Rd is covered.
Apparently you simply want to make the playoffs and lose in Rd 1. I don’t see any of those three as Rd#3, sorry.
I’m definitely OK with Stanley or Ferraro.

30 Jun 2026 15:11:18
Andersen isn’t worth the money. He has the offensive ability, but he’s awful defensively. Sound familiar?

30 Jun 2026 15:50:54
So Raddysh and Tanev as 1d and 2d plus Stetcher Villeneuve Danford and Andrae. Why do u think they got rid of Carlo and signed Stetcher? He had better numbers all around. Andrae played left and right side. You need a left side. Anderson is a waste of money that u can spend on other needs.

30 Jun 2026 16:01:57
It would definitely be an all-in, 2 year window move. Can't plan on Matthews and Werenski staying, so that's the only window that could be counted on.

30 Jun 2026 13:25:00
Could the Leafs make this insane trade?

Tor: Knies Danford Hildaby 1st 2027 and both 2nd’s in 2027

CBJ: Werenski Merchenko

That’s a pretty big package for those two. I just don’t know if it’s enough but to break it down the Jackets get top 6 player to replace Merchenko, they get a D prospect that isn’t to far off being NHL ready and they get a young cost controlled backup with 3 picks.

For the Leafs they get number 1D and a right winger.

If I’m the Leafs I jump at try and do it without adding Cowan, but here’s the top six

Mckenna Matthews Merchenko
Cowan Tavares Nylander

Then a top pair of either
Werenski Tanev or Werenski Raddysh

It’s a win now move but again idk if it’s enough but keep in mind the Jackets lose the leverage with both players saying they are not sticking around so maybe the Leafs try and use that.

30 Jun 2026 13:56:25
Yes, they can. There’s been chatter that Rielly would be part of the deal as well to replace Werenski most likely with retention ($2m) if he’s willing to wave to go to Columbus.

30 Jun 2026 15:12:28
@champ Rielly won’t waive for Columbus. He wants to go west but they could bring in a third team to make it work.

30 Jun 2026 15:48:14
Champ doesn’t understand the third team involved possibility.
Too complicated.

30 Jun 2026 15:57:22
That's a big package and as you said, makes Leafs better overall now, but really hurts the future for sure. If Werenski agrees to come here, I am not concerned about the re-sign, he already wants to be here.

The issues will be if him and Matthews wants to stay together, what will it take to keep them and would they waive if wanting to move them instead.

29 Jun 2026 22:58:38
I’m unsure how to view not qualifying Maccelli.

Yes he’s redundant with McKenna, Robertson and Cowan, all look-alikes in size and relative skill sets.

I guess Chayka is making that decision based on his inability to trade or package him for a satisfactory return.

I think the Leafs took to much time in making the GM decision, leaving very little time to build and execute a thorough offseason strategy.

29 Jun 2026 23:43:30
Wasn't Macielli QO something absurd like 3.5? If so, then I am completely fine with him leaving.

29 Jun 2026 23:58:10
QO $4.1M
Way too much.
Leafs can probably sign him on July 1st for much less if they want, but we already have enough smurfs on the team. So no deal for Maccelli.

30 Jun 2026 00:02:39
Good riddens, it cost u a 3rd rd pick. Not paying this guy $3.5m or more not worth it.

30 Jun 2026 00:03:33
Believe it or not, LeafsLife, to qualify him, it would have cost $4.1 million. They were right to let him go. Because if they had qualified him and he didn't accept that amount, he was eligible to go to arbitration.

He could have got the $4.1 or could have got a friendly arbitrator that would give him more. There were a few guys today that didn't get qualifying offers that will UFA's that could end up being not bad guys to snag.

30 Jun 2026 00:06:46
$4.1 gets u way better players.

30 Jun 2026 00:14:13
Agree he’s not worth the $4.1M.

I was hoping for a trade to get something back.
That’s why I was unsure.

If no other team signs him I would try to resign him in the $2.5m range and trade him for what it cost us, a R3 2027.

30 Jun 2026 00:32:27
Ya I’d invest 2.5 to bring him back. He actually started to look good after the Olympic break and I was eager to see what he brings under new coaching.

30 Jun 2026 00:59:04
Maccelli is the opposite of what this team needs. I wouldn’t take him if they paid me 4.1M

30 Jun 2026 01:58:29
Someone will sign him for $3.25 or $3.5. Most teams that would not trade for him knew the Leafs would not qualify him and those teams didn't want to trade for him to have to qualify him.

Makes sense for whoever signs him. Firstly you get him for less than the $4.1 qualifying and .... you didn't have to give up a trade piece to do that.

30 Jun 2026 10:22:25
The quietest 39 points in Leafs history
Didn’t notice him when he played

Easy decision to not qualify him

We can do better than that for 4.1.

30 Jun 2026 15:54:13
Not sure what he will sign for, but I think suffering summed it up best.

29 Jun 2026 20:31:28
Would any of you go with Domi, Rielly, 1st, 2nd, 5th for Werenski?

Cowan was basically a second-round pick. In fact, if the Leafs didn't take him, I think he would've gone in the second round, and even though I think AA is better and younger than Domi by far, CBJ wants established players, so Columbus might value him higher.

This offer would be very similar to the offer @LeafsGM78 commented on my last post for Werenski. (Rielly, AA, Cowan, 1st)

Sign Boone Jenner 3x4.75 to replace Domi.

29 Jun 2026 20:42:07
This may be the most embarrassing trade post yet…

29 Jun 2026 20:47:06
Maybe that package for Thomas Harley? I would like to hear your trade proposal be for either Werenski or Harley Without using Knies, Cowan, Danford or AA because that's what I was trying to do!

29 Jun 2026 20:55:20
Give it up already.
If you are offering 2nd or 3rd tier talent for a Norris Trophy winner you will not get any recognition of being serious.

29 Jun 2026 20:58:35
Why is everyone still trading for Werenski? I thought we got Raddysh to fill that role. PP1 etc.?

29 Jun 2026 21:44:32
That’s not getting you Werenski’s sticks. They will want Knies and likely Cowan. I’m not doing that. Give Reilly away and sign Anderson and Ferraro.

29 Jun 2026 22:33:10
I agree..... Give it up re: that package. If you are not using Knies, Cowan, Danford or AA as you said, they you are going to have to do a package of Matthews and someone else or Nylander and someone else to get Werenski and someone else and then why would Werenski want to come here. I just don't see this as a fit. He can't negotiate a extension until a year from now. Even if he and his agent tried to circumvent rules by doing a informal nudge nudge wink wink in advance.

You still can' trust a lot of the playesr anymore after what we have seen of late. Funny how they push hard to get the No trade no Movement clauses to protect themselves. But when they want to go it's "Trade me now. I know I gave 12 teams but these are 3 (Usually in their mind 1) teams I want to go to. Now get it done."

29 Jun 2026 22:53:37
They just signed Stetcher to a 2yr contract. They r not signing Anderson. CBJ looking for different players than Vancouver was. One was rebuilding the other is trying to contend. They want NHL ready players plus draft pick and a prospect.

29 Jun 2026 23:35:24
I agree with Leafs_Forever. I think you make an offer to Dallas for Harley. They are in a tight cap situation so they need to make a move. They also already have their stuff LHD in Heiskanen who eats up their PP time. If we could make them a palatable offer, could they trade him to make space to sign Roberston and Bourque?
Maybe they could do something that starts with the Col 1st in 2027, OEL or McCabe to give them a serviceable LHD for the now as well as a young player? Maybe Robertson to go play with his brother?
Not sure if it's enough to pry him away but it would be a great target and you wouldn't have to give away the whole farm like you would in a werenski trade and he's signed for 8 more years.

29 Jun 2026 23:56:37
They r trying to get rid of Robertson. They have no interest in trading Harley. They will sign Bourque.

30 Jun 2026 15:53:37
If they straight up wanted to get rid of Roberston, they wouldn't have already offered him a $12M contract. The problem is they don't have the cap space to go any higher. But if they can unload Harley's $10.4M, it allows them flexibility to keep Roberston and Bourque before someone offer sheets Bourque.