Leafs Trade Rumors

02 Jun 2026 08:56:00
Trade idea between the Leafs and Devils.

Toronto receives.
Dougie Hamilton
Cody Glass

New Jersey receives.
Morgan Riellly
Dakota Joshua
Jacob Quillan
Toronto's 2026 2nd-round pick

And ---------

Maxim Tsyplakov to Leafs

And Devils get.

Henry Thrun
Cade Webber
2026 3rd-round pick

Now that Dougie’s brother is on Toronto’s payroll, it would probably make it more comfortable for Dougie to come to Toronto as well.

He’s a pretty shy guy after all and Toronto's media don't.

Would this be enough value for the Devils, or would they need more coming back from Toronto?

McCabe - Hamilton looks great to me!
And Glass is ok face-off guy, decent 2way c and R handed stick is+.

And Tsyplakov it's better than last season, much potential.

+ draft Stenberg.

And
Stenberg play alongside with Nylander.

01 Jun 2026 21:09:08
I have a question for everybody here: what is the identity you believe this team should go after? Is it tough, has heart, sticks up for teammates, young, fast, reliable defensively, hits and skilled?
Then why is everyone trading Knies? Everyone is trading Knies for skill? All I ask is that all of you make an identity for this team, please share it in the comments so I can get a better understanding where people’s heads are at.

Knies should be the main guy we build around and I scroll down this list and he is almost involved in every trade. We all wish we had Hyman back after a dumb idea to move him and now we’re about to trade Hyman 2.0 again? I don’t get. Am I the naive one here? After seeing years of this soft, heartless team. We got a player that has the “it” factor to win and everyone is on board with trading him. Must be me I guess.

01 Jun 2026 21:31:45
I’m with you in regards to Knies. I think last this team was fed up with the coaching, frustrated with lines and style. I look at two years ago, we won the division, had that swagger and if Stolarz doesn’t get injured they probably make the finals. But to answer your question I firmly believe this core can win, Knies included, and the biggest reason we haven’t made it further is Reilly was our top defender; we let Marner walk and didn’t upgrade our defence.

Getting younger isn’t going to get us there necessarily. Toughness either — look at this year’s finals. The culture has to change. We need a team that’s proud of the city and logo they play for and be excited to be here again, as last year that faded. I’m hoping with the 1st overall pick, and adding to the d-corp and play some of these kids we have, that passion will return. I know you’re not going to agree with me but at least we have Knies together lol.

01 Jun 2026 23:23:03
His name comes up on all the Rumor sites and with the insiders. Main reason is he is the only real player of value they can trade without having to ask for him to waive the no trade.Those waivers of those contracts tend to bring down the return in the trade somewhat.

It's not that people don't think he can be a big piece of the puzzle its just he is the easiest to trade for the maximum return.

02 Jun 2026 01:06:41
@ Leafs GM Nice to see we agree on something and I also agree with you on the culture change. But the core are the ones that brought in this culture, we’ve had different coaches and same result.
The culture changing starts from leadership down. In regards to toughness, yes I believe we do need that. Toughness isn’t just dropping the gloves, it’s willing to take a hit, give a hit, block an 86MPH one timer from Theodore, have teammates' backs. Out of those 4 I’ve just mentioned, how many times have you seen Willy do any of them?

@Suffering, I get the value and he has a no trade protection.

But we traded Hyman and then we are out looking for the same type of the next year. You don’t move your all heart guys because heart can’t be taught or shown in a drill. He is a big body, total package player (when healthy), that in next playoffs and with a few years under his belt, he will be probably our most influential player.

02 Jun 2026 01:34:21
Matthews has been at the top of league in shots blocked for a few seasons now.

02 Jun 2026 10:18:18
That’s why I said Willy. That’s the only of the 4 that he does. My #1 thing I dislike about Matthews is, guys go after him, for sure. You see his teammates stick up for him but Matthews will never stick up for his teammates in a scrum.

He is scared to get involved even if he sees one of his teammates getting rag dolled. That’s the culture the captain set, and we were all shocked and surprised when no one went after Gudas for that knee?

02 Jun 2026 15:06:30
I agree, Clarky. The elephant in the room after that hit was echoed by many that “he never has anyone’s back”. I said in another post that he doesn’t have to drop the gloves but at least grab a guy so the scrum is not 5 on 4. Not a good look at all for anyone let alone the captain.

02 Jun 2026 15:29:16
As for Knies, I'd rather keep him. Doesn't mean I won't put up a prop with him in it. It's not like we have any real say in how the team will be built. I would prefer a big, quick, heavy team. In your face hockey. Give no time or space. Relentless players. Team, not out-skill mentality.
As for Matthews, As I have said for years, none of the core 4 nor Rielly have a mean streak. They would all be better players if they did. It doesn't seem to be in their DNA, nor do I think they will develop it.

Too many of those types on the same team. It was a philosophy belief by Shanny and Dubas that elite puck skill can out duel skill with will. It didn't work. Nor did many of us think it would. Marner gone. I think at least Rielly has to go. Can the Leafs build around Nylander, Matthews and JT? That still may be too many of those types. Probably one of Matthews or Nylander also has to go. The return for either could be enough to revamp the D or add different elements to the team or top prospects and picks.

01 Jun 2026 14:57:07
Tor: Matthews, Woll

Phi: Rosteleinen, Martone, 2026 1st, 2027 1st (Tor)

Trading Matthews means rebuild. We get McKenna full time center, 2 draft picks, and a good Dmen we can forward at the deadline with retention to the highest bidder.

01 Jun 2026 15:46:29
Mckenna isn’t a centre.

01 Jun 2026 16:02:18
Got him a center, I missed the letter A in there.

01 Jun 2026 16:32:25
Who is the Centre you are getting him and how are you getting him?

01 Jun 2026 17:55:28
I somehow thought Martone was a center. My bad. But how about a top line of McKenna, Koblar, Martone would be an interesting thought.

01 Jun 2026 18:46:44
No thank you.

01 Jun 2026 22:32:01
Philly adds
Luchanko
Jiricek

Leafs add
Stolarz
Benoit

02 Jun 2026 00:30:44
Why??!!

01 Jun 2026 03:12:13
Just spit balling,

I think Toronto wants to talk to and possibly hire the Memorial Cup Winners Coach from the Kitchener Rangers.

I really think Toronto needs to seriously look at changing things up.
Sundin mentioned "Culture needs to change"

Well if you think that Matthews, Nylander and Rielly are going to change the way they play and think you are sadly mistaken my boys!

I think Sundin and Chayka need to convince them to waive their no-trade clauses and move the hell on.



Younger faster players will bring more success than these players are going to do together here in Toronto.

I think Matthews and Rielly
To
San Jose for
2nd OV pick, Quintin Musty, William Ekland, Halltanen and Egor Anyfanenov

And

Nylander and Robertson
To
Anaheim for
Semmecke, Zellweger, McTavish, Ethan Procynzan

This the way to retool not adding around players that don't work together, 10 years of this s*** from Shanny and Dubas Enough is enough!!!

What say you??

01 Jun 2026 13:33:15
Matthews going nowhere. The other 2 can be shown the door, expendable.

01 Jun 2026 15:49:44
Not sure you know who the Cup finalists are this year, but they don’t exactly scream youth, so not where younger = a Cup, and correct me if I’m wrong, isn’t the leading scorer in the playoffs of similar age group.

01 Jun 2026 22:24:53
Trying to unravel leafsgm comment.
Ah, never mind.
Not interested in that jibberish.

31 May 2026 18:39:02
St. Louis
1st overall
Robertson
Woll

Leafs
Thomas
Parayko

31 May 2026 18:45:50
So keep building around what’s already failed with Am34 Nylander that did that finger crap gave up in practice but swears he wants to win in Toronto? So, instead of potentially building around a newly acquired First round pick that is apparently gonna be elite in McKenna and maybe trading away one of these losers from 10yrs of if we had this guys for a legit young future #1 Dman build around them Cowboy and Danford and some of the other young guys turning heads we stay the course?! Nah im good not interested sorry for the rant but I’ve read your posts you are a fan just can’t believe you haven’t learned.

It’s time to move on to the next chapter and having the first ova is a great start! WE DONT TRADE IT!

31 May 2026 19:34:15
9 straight years of playoff hockey is hardly a failure. Nylander was 1.22 points per game last year and Matthews will undoubtedly regain his form. That being said, at this point for me trade the 1st overall pick should be used for Werenski or an equally proven #1 franchise defensemen. That’s the only way I’d part with the top pick in the draft.

31 May 2026 20:48:20
OhHenry77
I’m a rebuild fan.
Thought I would post something different.
Robby Thomas is a gamer, only 28.
Parayko is a big add to the blue line.

I would love to see Nylander and Reilly gone and even Matthews.
The haul would be amazing.
The rebuild would be refreshing.

31 May 2026 21:04:21
Says the guy selling golf clubs lol

31 May 2026 21:58:52
So we're trading a 18yr old too dynamic player, for a 28yr old right handed center, and a 33byr old mountain of a dmen. I'd at least look at trading for Thomas and 2 of St Louis 3 first round draft picks to get the best of both worlds.

31 May 2026 22:56:59
Yes that would work for me hrenklin.
Thomas is a stud.
Would be an awesome add.

But I am still torn in giving up the 1st overall…

31 May 2026 23:59:37
9 yrs of getting bounced in the first round or 2 going to the second and getting crushed is success? Hahahaha. Ok pal! Nah I’ll stay at no to Tomas or Parako St. Louis is doing mint with them 👌🏻

01 Jun 2026 00:07:11
How bout if if Knies goes it's to Buffalo for Byram and Helenius or to Chicago for Levshunov and 4 ova. Then we draft Malhotra our future 2 line C, maybe 1st line still draft McKenna and have a bright future with a number one dman on the team for once.

Wereinski is a stud buddy but I think we gotta look at getting younger man. Not that he’s old but this team isn’t gonna be fixed with older adds. We need to change the core. Believe me trading Knies is not what I’d want to do either.

01 Jun 2026 00:40:39
Actually Robert Thomas is 26 years old not 28. And I think any deal St Louis adds there 11th overall pick. I’m not a fan of Parayko so I would want someone else.

01 Jun 2026 01:00:47
Not sure when 30 got too old to win a cup lol

01 Jun 2026 14:11:49
I think "Matthew will undoubtably regain his form" is a very risky statement. This is 2 years in a row with sub par goal numbers for him. Now he is coming off knee surgery and there is a good chance he plays even more gun shy on cutting to the middle and driving to the net.

Is it worth the gamble to see if he can bounce back? If he doesn't then he might be almost impossible to trade for anything of value. Right now he is not worth what he was at the beginning of last season but he is still worth a decent return.

01 Jun 2026 18:51:09
1st overall plus Woll and Robertson for those 2 🍌😂😂🤣🤣

31 May 2026 13:57:30
Sj
Rielly
Robertson
Leafs 20th overall
Sahlin

I really have no idea what Rielly's value is…
Throw down some props in the replies

But I sure would love that package above 😂