16 May 2026 22:02:43
All righty folks
Had a couple brewskies 🍺🍺 sitting on my deck
That’s my excuse if y’all hate this and destroy it in the comments section 😏
Watching the Jays take it in the 10th
Typing this on the go…
Islanders
Matthews
Benoit
Robertson
Leafs
Palat for cap
Ritchie
Eiserman
Aitcheson
1st 2027
2nd 2028
My prediction: AM 34 wants out
Leafs rebuild is on
Oilers
Rielly
Stolarz, Leafs retain 25 percent
Lorentz
Leafs
Nurse
Akey
2nd 2026
The Morgan show is over in Toronto
Oil get a goalie and escape the nurse contract
Leafs get Nurse, local boy who has a resurgence as a Leaf
Prospect pool 👍 with Akey and the 2nd
Sharks
Nylander
Carlo
Domi
Leafs 2nd overall pick
Musty
Lund
Sharks are ready for the next step
Nylander in sunny California 👍
Sharks need d. Enter... Carlo
Sign
Andersson
Kulak
Laughton
Joshua to Hawks 4th 2026 to Leafs
Palat to Ducks 4th 2026 to
Leafs.
Leafs retain 50 percent
With the two picks
Mckenna
Stenberg
Take the best players available
These 2 are it
With our 2nd round pick would like Brady Knowling
The 6’5” goalie
With the Oiler pick Alessandro Di Iorio
Center from Vaughan
Saw him play a few times
👍 hockey IQ, good size, plays all 3 zones
My lineup for next season
Knies Ritchie Stenberg
Mckenna Tavares Cowan
Musty Laughton Lund
Quillan Grouix Haymes
OEL Andersson
McCabe Tanev
Nurse Kulak
Thrun
Woll Hildeby
Young forward group
Veteran defence
Young defenders percolating
Danford
Villeneuve
Akey
Aitcheson
Chadwick
Johannson
Young forwards percolating
Eiserman
Holinka
Koblar
Moldenhauer
Hopkins
Valis
Di Iorio
Goalies percolating
Akhtyamov (although he may beat out Hildeby at training camp)
Peksa
Knowling
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16 May 2026 19:36:47
To Vancouver
1OA
Rielly
To Toronto
3OA
Buium
Thoughts?
16 May 2026 21:59:16
God no.
17 May 2026 00:43:34
Well that’s not gonna work for the Leafs at all.
So a big no from me.
16 May 2026 18:05:44
Dallas
Matthews
Robertson
Benoit
Avs 1st 2027
Leafs
Harley
Johnston
Cameron Schmidt
1st 2027
2nd 2026
16 May 2026 14:04:14
A flip of RFAs who need a change of scenery
To Utah: F - N. Robertson
To Tor: C - B. Hayton
Both players are roughly the same age.
Hayton - 67 GP - 10G 15A
Robertson - 78 GP - 16G 16A
Both are RFAs and need new deals.
16 May 2026 15:38:55
I like this trade for Toronto. I think Hayton would be a solid 3C, great on draws and is defensively responsible (can also PK).
Utah can use a LW middle 6 goal scorer as well, but I think Leafs need to add a lower draft pick to get this over the finish line (maybe a 2026 5th or possibly a 4th).
Good target.
16 May 2026 19:30:23
I'd be good with it.
17 May 2026 00:44:34
Leafs would need to add a 3rd rd pick.
16 May 2026 13:59:33
First off, rumors on the Leafs trading or not selecting McKennna are ridiculous, when a generational talent comes along and you're picking 1st, you pick them!
Remember the debate of Matthews and Laine, now look at that?
As well, McKenna is the only player in this draft that the Leafs take that likely can play this year!
Leafs will go into the season to win with McKenna and Matthews, if they are on the outside looking in at trade deadline, look for the Leafs to move Matthews.
For now
To SJS: D - M. Rielly + 2026 2nd
To TOR: 2026 1st (20th pick)
This gives the Sharks a veteran blue liner while only dropping back 1 round.
16 May 2026 15:31:48
Hey I’m not saying McKenna isn’t really good, but I have a problem with you saying Generational... He’s not that, bud. Also, what do the Leafs need more than anything??? Right, and true 1# Defender. So, the package we could get additionally by trading our first Ova could yield a lot more. Just saying getting a guy like Chase Reid or Keaton Verheoff could be exactly what we need.
Plus say a NHL ready centre or another good young power forward. Idk there’s options out there for this pick. I believe the Leafs are exploring bc the guys are not generational. Looking at adding quantity might be the play.
16 May 2026 15:48:39
I agree with you Henry77. Bedard is also a very very good player, but 3 years in he is still not hitting the Generational type numbers people had him pegged for. I am not saying he won't eventually. But say it takes him 5 years to hit that stage and possibly the same for say McKenna.
I would rather have Robertson and Harley during their prime during that same timeframe. Just my own personal preference and not everyone else's.
16 May 2026 15:52:23
My way of addressing the Generational thing from this post and the one below that also said Generational and had Robertson and Groulx going for Harley and Robertson and TorontoBuds calling McKenna Generational in it as well.
16 May 2026 19:34:06
I think generational gets thrown out a bit too much. That said, McKenna's vision, hockey IQ and ability to hold onto pucks until the last possible moment and then make a slick little pass to a teammate, probably is generational. But I don't think he as a whole is. Still no doubt he would be my pick.
16 May 2026 19:43:27
McKenna's point totals in the WHL a year ago were greater than both Bedard and McDavid in the same year for both of them.
When elite talent comes along, you draft it! Figure D out through trades.
16 May 2026 12:59:15
Dallas
1st overall
Grouix
Leafs
Harley
Robertson
16 May 2026 12:55:17
If the Leafs got to sign one of the top 10 wingers (left or right) and all they are giving up is Groulx as compensation and they are giving up the 1st overall for one of the Top 15 Defenseman in the game.
That’s a no brainer for Toronto to do. Dallas, it makes no sense even with their cap issues. I’m sure they could shop for a better package than that.
16 May 2026 13:00:17
Makes no sense for the Leafs to not take the generational talent.
16 May 2026 23:07:40
Please stop with the "Generational". They said Bedard was Generational, now McKenna is Generational and they are saying Landon Dupont for next year is also Generational and if he would have been in this year's draft might have gone first. So in 5 years we have 3 "Generational" players. How long is a Generation now? lol.
16 May 2026 00:34:51
Stenberg looked good today vs Canada
He is NHL ready
Is that important to the Leafs right now?
Mckenna is an undeniable talent
But is a string bean currently
His mom should slip him gravy on his fries, not vodka drinks
I digress …
Matthews to Philly
Carlo and Robertson goes with him
Nesbitt
Foerster
Luchanko
Jiricek
1st 2026
1st 2028
And we draft….
1st overall
Mckenna
16 May 2026 00:35:38
If you want to trade with Philly I would want our own 1st round pick back... because it might be a high pick! Haha
16 May 2026 01:01:41
Is it the 2027 pick or 2028?
I think it’s 2028.
I want our own pick back as well!!
16 May 2026 08:11:05
McKenna has 4 months to put on at least 15 pounds. That is so damn easy especially when the Leafs draft Jim. Realistically you could put on 30+ pounds but no need to do that.
16 May 2026 15:34:53
Add Porter Martone to that Philly pkg and our first coming back and maybe Bonk and they can all go and us Leaf fans are extremely happy and dangerous. Still think we need a stud dman tho potentially with our pick at first.
16 May 2026 15:54:04
If his Mom switches him from Vodka to Beer he can beef up faster lol
15 May 2026 22:25:38
NYR
Matthews
Robertson
Leafs
5th overall draft
Lafrenière
2 3rd rd picks 2026
1st 2028 unprotected
Seattle
Nylander
Rielly
Leafs
Both. 1st rd picks 2026
Wright
Miettinen
Firkus
Canucks
Rielly
Leafs
Hollander
2nd 2026
15 May 2026 21:33:02
Tempting.
15 May 2026 21:51:53
Second one I would love. I think Seattle would not give up Miettinen. That kid is a beast. That Everett team has some big men. Yes they are Junior but Miettinen and Shae Busch are big, big men. Busch is insanely strong. There is a guy I would love to pry away from the Panthers.
16 May 2026 08:11:24
Matthews trade is horrific.
15 May 2026 16:10:57
I would love to upgrade goaltending.
To Edmonton
Stolarz or Woll
To Toronto
Akey, Beau ELC
2026 2nd (52OA)
Then
To Minnesota
Woll or Stolarz
Robertson RFA
2026 2nd (via Buffalo 62OA)
To Toronto
Gustavsson $6.8M/5yrs
2026 3rd (89OA)
Leafs get solid #1 goalie IMO, locked up for 5 years with Hildeby back up.
Upgrade 2026 2nd to 52OA from 62OA.
Get another 3rd round pick (89OA)
Edmonton gets a potential 1A goalie they are desperately in need at a reasonable cap hit.
Minnesota gets a solid 1B goalie at a much lower cap hit than Gustavsson. Plus a young RFA goal scorer who can be on their 2nd or 3rd line.
Thoughts?
15 May 2026 16:45:22
Why do we need yet another goalie? We need skill depth and passion. If the Leafs are going to win a Cup they need peoplemwho will actually elevate their game.
15 May 2026 17:10:28
@Hrenklin
Imo we need a solid reliable #1 goalie to lead us to the promised land.
Both Woll & Stolarz aren't it. Both are too injury prone and therefore not reliable on a playoff run, when we play every second night.
15 May 2026 19:18:08
So Hildeby and Ahktyamov are s***. Gotcha.
15 May 2026 19:38:58
I’m not a Woll fan for many reasons. I suggested Wallstedt. I know he had a great run, so I’d sit on it for now. Maybe in December he’s cooled off and we could pull the trigger. Obviously we need to shed a goalie before that, Woll or Stolarz, and if it alignes either of our remaining goalies plus could get it done.
15 May 2026 19:44:23
Do you even watch the Leafs? You’re the first person I’ve seen all year that says we need to upgrade at goalie 😂😂😂 We have 4 NHL goalies rn.
15 May 2026 19:51:42
Ya, two ok goalies and two unproven. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great place to be for the Leafs, but is it Cujo, Belfour, Fuhr? No, not really and I think that’s where this is coming from.
15 May 2026 20:27:34
LeafsGM78
Thanks for having some common sense.
I did not say anything bad against Hildeby & Ahtkyamov. I just feel they don't have enough experience to rely on them to be our top 2 ATM (not saying they never will be).
I just feel Woll & Stolarz aren't good enough and healthy enough to get us a Stanley Cup. I just think this would be a good time to make a move on Gustavsson, since it looks like Minny is going with Wallstedt.
Personally, I would feel much more comfortable with Gustavsson #1 and Hildeby backup.
15 May 2026 20:58:50
Exactly, man. Woll no freaking way he gets us a cup. Stolarz maybe if healthy enough, but I’m not sold on either.
15 May 2026 22:21:27
I don't think goaltending is the biggest concern of the Leafs, but that doesn't mean there is no validity to wanting a higher end more reliable goalie. Not what I would chase right now, but I can understand why someone would see it as a need. I want to see more of Hildeby and Ahk before I would chase another goalie.
16 May 2026 01:24:48
@RLF
I agree that goaltending is not the biggest concern ATM, but we might have a window here to fetch a pretty good #1 goalie Imo.
Really, I am just getting rid of our two 1B goalies (both with injury history) for a #1, plus I am only removing one roster player in Robertson, who is more than likely not coming back.
I'm also upgrading our 62OA to 52OA and adding another 3rd round pick 89OA.
I don't think these trades will hinder us from making other moves down the line.
Anyways, just coming from a different angle. Upgrade from the net out. Defence should be our next trade target and hopefully a 2C as well.
16 May 2026 19:13:52
Tags. I get it. I understand the thinking. We may have a goalie in the system already, so I don't think giving up assets to acquire one is the way to go. If it's me, I move Stolarz and go with Woll and Hildeby. Akhty is still waiver exempt next season iirc.
Woll gets injured or whatever, can bring up Akhty without fear of losing him on waivers.
With the little assets the Leafs have, I just don't see now as the time. Especially if the trade Matthews etc and rebuild.
15 May 2026 15:45:45
Red Wings still have scoring issues. Not saying Nylander would go there, but who knows.
Det
Nylander $11.5M
Tor
Edvinsson RFA
Rasmussen $3.2M
James $1.05M
Detroit has some good young D up and coming, but need scoring. Nylander will definitely help that. They have been going nowhere despite getting good picks etc, and could very well be looking for a big shakeup.
Leafs get a young top pairing D, take on Rasmussen and give him a chance to play more minutes and regain his game. James, I have mentioned in the past and is a good energy type guy who can also put up points.
15 May 2026 19:54:50
Not a chance for me here. No way do I trade a consistent 40 goal play 80 game a year guy for positions it think we can fill without trade our 2nd best player.
15 May 2026 20:13:15
Leafs could get wayy more for Nylander.
15 May 2026 22:01:34
So need way more for Willy. Let me ask. Edvinsson is a 23 year old top pair 6'6" 225lb Dman that plays 22 mins a night, puts up 25-30 points a season, hits, blocks shots and will even fight.
Also have him under team control for a few years. How much much more is Nylander worth when Leafs are also getting a heavy playing 3rd line NHLer and a former 2nd round pick that may be NHL ready?
16 May 2026 03:35:06
I agree with Gary Faulk. Nylander is worth more than that. Don't get me wrong, Edvinsson is a good one. But he is still roughly 40th-50th in defensemen rankings in the league and Nylander is still in the top 5 to 6 in the league for right wingers. Rasmussen played most of the year on Detroit's 4th line this year and finished the year with 0 points in his last 25 games. As far as James, he didn't exactly tear up the NCAA so what makes you feel he may be NHL ready, compared to some of the Leafs college signings of the past couple years?
I would do Nylander for Edvinsson, Carter Bear and a swap of Detroit's 1st in 2027 for our 1st we got from Colorado in 2027 and a extra conditional 2nd round pick in 2028 if Detroit finishes higher in the standings next year than the Leafs.
16 May 2026 19:29:21
And where was Nylander ranked when he was 23? Willy didn't have a point per game season until 26. Not fair to compare Nylander in his prime to a 23 year old dman. He is a high end #2 dman already.
I said giving Ras more ice to help regain his form.
He was a better player and only 27.
As for James, he had 21 goals in 40 games in College then 2 goals in 2 games in the AHL. That said, he may be NHL ready because of how he plays the game, not to do with points. He plays a hard, responsible game.
15 May 2026 10:45:04
I've been hearing a lot of Trochek talk. Reilly for Nurse doesn't make sense. Stampkos has been talked about and are they really considering not taking McKenna number one? They should be preparing a jersey with number 12 on it to represent the luck ball and have only one name on it.
If they are considering a trade with San Jose, they need more than Misa and the second pick for Mathews.
15 May 2026 11:07:19
So with the advancements of AI. Every site imaginable can spot out an article in roughly 30 seconds. So all the writers are doing is pressing out every thought they ever had and suck in millions of click bags articles.
15 May 2026 11:55:24
And when they get tired of writing about the same players over and over, they go on sites like this one or any other NHL team related similar site. Then they find interesting propositions and write about those and act like they got those trade ideas from their unnamed sources lol.
15 May 2026 19:43:47
That’s valid. I think I may have been the first to mention a Reilly buyout and Pettersson trade involving Reilly, not that I’m taking credit for that, but weirdly within a few days saw it on sites like YardBarker and had a wtf moment lol.
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