Leafs rumours 4

03 Feb 2026 03:10:50
Maccelli + Myers

to Chicago

for Murphy + 3rd Pick.

03 Feb 2026 21:49:14
im not too sure you would get a 3rd, maybe a bit less since maccelli isn't really standing out more than any random plug.

03 Feb 2026 03:09:59
Toronto trades at the deadline

Toronto trades Stolaraz and McMann

To
Philadelphia for Tyson Forester, Oliver Bonk and a 2nd

Toronto trades Scott Laughton

To

Colorado for Ross Colton and 3rd

Toronto trades Brandon Carlo
To
Edmonton for Andrew Mangipange

Toronto trades Domi and Benoit

To

San Jose for 2nd, 3rd.

03 Feb 2026 22:50:40
Carlo a RHD for Mangiapane?
Seriously?
Mangiapane is a disaster at $3.6 million for another season.
Mangiapane is no more than a cap dump.

Maybe Carlo (or McMann) for Ike Howard and the cap dump Mangiapane.

03 Feb 2026 03:08:26
McMann + Stolarz

to Edmonton

for 2nd Pick, Howard and
Mangiapane.

03 Feb 2026 01:47:48
To Toronto
Mangipane $3.6M
Isaac Howard

To Edmonton
McMann $.675M @ 50% retained

The Leafs get a promising young A- prospect for taking on Mangiapane AAV (cash dump) and giving Edmonton more cap space to make another move.

Edmonton gets the 3rd faster skaternin the NHL who can score and play in their top 6.

Win/ win for both sides IMO.

Thoughts?

02 Feb 2026 18:55:40
Tor: McMann, laughton

EDM: magiapane, 2027 1st, 2026 2nd. cole hutson

We all don't mind this trade

Tor: OEL (50%), Cowen, robertson

Utah: tij Iginla, 2026 1st, 2026 2nd (nyr)

These moves opens the leafs up to be able to tank better, and ideally use peices to trade into the top 5 to draft verhoeff. I really like the thought of using Cowen to get tij Iginla, he's got that killer instinct and would look well long term with Hutson who looked great until he was injured at the wjhc.

02 Feb 2026 21:12:36
You’re dreaming bud. Go back to the drawing board.

02 Feb 2026 22:45:12
Too many draft picks and not enough D+1 and D+2 prospects.
If Leafs are committed to Matthews and Nylander long term they need prospects who will be ready to compete for spots in the lineup at the next training camp not draft picks who are 2 and 3 years away from making their NHL debut.

02 Feb 2026 23:50:18
What won't work with this trade is the fact that Neither of the leafs are worth a player and a draft pick let alone a 1st. McMann maybe straigt up for a 1st if Edmonton can sign him. But the biggest glitch I see is the fact Edmonton does not own Cole Hutson. Washington does. His Brother Quinn Hutson is On Edmonton's farm team.

03 Feb 2026 13:06:06
Yeah sorry, I got the names mixed up, it's quinn.

03 Feb 2026 13:30:15
I like the trades and don’t think they are far off.

I also like WB49’s comment when he states he prefers D+1 or 2 to possibly shorten any window for those already drafted to make the jump.

02 Feb 2026 17:33:16
Lets establish trade values. If leafs sell, I'd like to see the following values

McMann - 2nd Rd Pick + prospect or another 2nd

OEL - Late 1st Pick + cap dump

Domi - 3rd Rd Pick + expiring cap dump

Robertson - 3rd Rd pick (2nd would be great)

Jarnkrok/ Maccielli - Take a pick if you can get it


Matthews/ Nylander are not getting traded. especially mid season.

02 Feb 2026 18:14:37
I'd say Mcmann should get a 1st+ at TDL. 1.35m and you can even retain half of that, and you get a guy that's on pace for 25+ goals and 50+pts.

02 Feb 2026 19:59:42
I’m not sure I want to trade Robertson; certainly not for a 3rd.

You wrote that 2nd would be great. That would hopefully be in the top 45.

I know he’s not perfect but he’s tracking to a 20-20 season and will only get better since he’s not at his peak.

I do love his energy and if some of the bigger Leafs checked with as much effort we’d be a tougher team to play against.

02 Feb 2026 21:26:56
Maccelli has 21st in 44g.
Robertson has 26pts in 52g
Domi has 30pts in 53g
Mcmann has 30pts in 54g
So very similar numbers for guys around the same age. Biggest difference is AAV. But surely Mcmann is going to cost a team $3.5-$4m with term in free agency. I’m just thinking if Domi stays on the pace he’s on right now wouldn’t he be worth more than a 3rd and salary dump? Seeing as he plays LW C and RW? If you’re thinking a second instead of third for Robertson wouldn’t Maccelli be worth the same if he keeps hithid pace and hid game going in the upward direction as well. Both are still RFAS.

02 Feb 2026 22:50:04
I definitely wouldn’t want to see Robertson trade for a 3rd round pick with minimal likelihood of ever playing in the NHL.
Robertson missed two years of development with the Marlies due to serious injuries.
He has just started to become the asset he can be as a 3rd line, 20 goal scorer.
How many future 3rd round picks will accomplish that?

03 Feb 2026 00:14:48
Due to Maccelli’s inconsistency, I’m only lukewarm on him at this moment.

I’ve been back & forth with him all year.

He’s a great transporter of the puck and playmaker but gets pushed off the puck due to lack of size and strength.

I’d listen to offers.

03 Feb 2026 16:28:56
In my view, Maccielli and Robertson will always be able to put up middle 6 point production on a team because of their skill however the other parts of their game are very weak. (defensive positioning, turnovers, lack of size/ strength) . Overall they are a negative impact on the ice and i don't see that changing even given they are on the younger side.

Just my opinion but I'd rather sell them for what you can get. I'd value them at Robertson at a 3rd rd pick but if you can get more than great!

02 Feb 2026 13:08:08
To Vgk: Stolarz

To Tor: Hart, 2nd rd pick 2026


To SJ: Nylander

To Tor: W Smith, Sherwood, 1st rd pick 2026


To Det: Reilly, Domi

To Tor: 2nd rd pick 2026, 2nd rd pick 2027

To Edm: OEL

To Tor: Mangi ( cap dump), 1st rd pick 2026

Here Tre got the ball rolling for ya.

02 Feb 2026 13:37:19
So you're trading a goalie to get back a goalie? Sorry Clarky not making sense there. Trying to trade from a position of strength to fill a void. Willy worth more than that. Rather trade Mcmann to Edm and not take Mangiapane back he’s got a low aav. OEL can go somewhere else for a first and a prospect. I’m good with the Domi and Reilly trade. Anything to get rid of them.

02 Feb 2026 15:46:12
The stolarz trade makes literally no sense. We already have woll and hildeby why would we trade stolarz who has value for another goalie?

02 Feb 2026 23:00:50
Nylander is 29 while Will Smith won’t be 21 until March 17th.
I can’t see Sa Jose being too anxious to send the Leafs Smith, a 1st plus Sherwood whom they just paid two (2) 2nd round picks for.

If I was sending OEL to Edmonton and agreeing to take back Mangiapane’s $3.6 million dollar contract for another year í would want either Matt Savoie or Ike Howard in return not Oilers 1st round pick who will likely be in the 20th - 22nd range and won’t be ready to play in the NHL for at least another couple of years.
This is a Retool not a Rebuild.

01 Feb 2026 13:40:59
I really think it’s time to give up on this year.

Sorry in advance for this epistle!

The Leafs need to surpass several more teams to capture a wildcat position than the number of teams they need to fall below to be in 28th position or lower.

And we all know with this Leaf team it’s easier to lose than win.

That of course retains a R1 in 2026. By doing so Philly gets their 1st in 2027 and Boston, our nemesis, waits til 2028.

I like the idea of getting their 1st earlier to accelerate our rebuild or retool, call it what you want.

So plan to tank and trade off as many unneeded players as possible for maximum return if possible but an ok return is also okay.

Try to sign 2, 3 or 4 UFAs. Would love Makar but the Avs will empty their coffers to retain him.

Sabres might do the same thing with Tuck but I’d go after him first.

I like Logan Stanley for several reasons and he’d be an inexpensive D who seems to have found his NHL footing. And he is willing and more than capable pugilist.

I also like Marchment, Roslovic, Mantha and Shmaltz at forward and Connor Murphy and Darren Raddysh on D.

I’d give PTOs to Brett Leason, Philip Tomasino and Riley Tufte.

I’d try to trade McMann for a 20+yo A prospect (target Isaac Howard in Edmonton) and a 2nd and then make every effort to re-sign him for 2 or 3 years at between $3-4m.

I trade Stolarz to Carolina for 6.3’ RD Dominik Badinka (mobile, poise and IQ) plus 2027 R3.

I’d offload Rielly for unneeded Brock Boeser and then trade him elsewhere for something. Didn’t look for a team as yet.

Might be dreaming but I’d trade Benoit and Domi to SJS for 20yo 6.2’ power forward who has great skill namely Igor Chernyshov.

Another trade is Laughton and McCabe to DRW for R2 2026, Nate Danielson (21yo 2-way speedster with some grit) and Anton Johansson (6.4’ RD very mobile with oodles of physicality) .

I trade Carlo to Dallas for Emil Hemming and R3 2026.

I will resign Quillan, am inclined to resign Robertson and at the moment uncertain on Maccelli.

For the 2026 draft at number 5, i like many but realistically would be very happy with Ethan Belchetz. I prefer Keaton Verhoeff and Chase Reid if available. Obviously McKenna, Stenberg and a few others won’t be available.

Any old how thanks to those who read it all.

I’m more than interested in how you see things both going forward this year and on what I have shared.

01 Feb 2026 18:28:15
McMann should get a first + a prospect (Thinking 1st + Vojtech Cihar from LA)

Regarding Stolarz - I would probably say a package like
Filip Ekberg
3rd Round Draft Pick

San Jose will not give away a young up-and-coming guy for 2 old guys who are on the decline. I agree we need to offload those contracts but SJ would not agree.

I feel the top 3 guys in the draft will be Stenberg, Verhoef, f and McKenna. If we are in the top 5, I would probably target Caleb Malhorta or Chase Reid.

01 Feb 2026 19:12:14
TY, good stuff!

I’m okay with McMann suggestion. Key for me is resigning him. I asked the other day on the site if it was legal to have an undisclosed letter of intent from McMann to resign with Leafs. OR something similar.

Don’t mind Ekberg, was trying to build strong D.

Agree your point about SJS. What would you do with Benoit and Domi?

And your draft picks are also good; I was focusing on size; Belchetz is a behemoth!

01 Feb 2026 22:10:12
Rsears. No, I do not believe you can have a side deal to re-sign a player when trading him. That deal would significantly affect the buying price if the deal was known to the buyer.

01 Feb 2026 23:24:37
I’m not thinking of something overt but rather only between McMann and TML.

Perhaps an agreement that McMann will always give the Leafs a chance to resign him if the new team tries to extend him after the trade takes place.

I don’t think there is anything unlawful but the NHL disapprove.

You ere right though that it would affect the buy price.

02 Feb 2026 02:15:19
I am in agreement. Juet bottom out.

Send Stolarz and Mcmann in a package to EDM if they still want a goalie since Jarry doesn't look great.

I would also put OEL on the block as he should be worth a first if not more at the TDL.

Carlo and Laughton probably don't get back what was paid, but that's alright. Still need to shop them.

02 Feb 2026 03:44:46
Rsears. I am pretty sure it would fall under collusion and be illegal.

02 Feb 2026 12:00:01
RLF
Didn’t think about collusion which is illegal.
I guess all I can hope for is giving TML a chance just like we gave him.

LL
You’re right unfortunately that neither Carlo or Laughton would get back close to what was given.

OEL has been our best defender but I’m also okay with shopping him.

Like McMann, I’d reconsider getting Laughton back at the right price. He’s been solid this year.

02 Feb 2026 15:48:16
Why in the world would San Jose trade chernyshov for Benoit and domi ???.

03 Feb 2026 00:17:58
Mattboy21
I was simply hoping and wishing.
If you packaged them which team would target and who would you ask for.
Give me something to think about.

01 Feb 2026 14:58:10
Anaheim to Leafs:

Sennecke
Trouba
Colangelo
Luneau
1st in 2026
2n in 2027

Leafs to Anaheim:

Nylander
Reilly
Lorentz

Sennecke with Cowan and Knies would be gold for years.
Trouba would bring a physicality on the blue line not seen in years. If he opts out to go to Free agency so be it. But it is a good trade off to get rid of Reilly's contract. Luneau will be a good offensive D man and Colangelo could potentially be a top 6 but definitely a good third line centre. It would be nice to pry Berly Catton and a 1st etc. out of Seattle but that would take a Matthews trade and not sure if Seattle is his cup of tea for a city to live in? More hope is on the way with Holinka playing for the Edmonton Juniors. He is lighting it up and has a physical side to him too.

01 Feb 2026 18:05:46
Why does ANA make this deal? How do they improve enough to rationalize making this trade?

- Luneau's a RHD who's young, has a good cap hit.
- Rielly is a LHD, who's older, has a large cap hit.

- Sennecke's young, good cap hit, scoring at a good clip.
- Nylander's older, large cap hit increase for marginally higher scoring clip.

Yeah, sure, let's grab a first rounder off them as well so they can be marginally better (arguable) at the cost of $19m.

01 Feb 2026 21:43:52
It is not at a cost of $19m When You take away Troubas salary and Luneau's and Colangelo's as well as Sennecke and Sennecke's $3.1 million bonus clause which gets applied in the following season to the cap. It works out to a difference of $6.6 m. Luneau and Colangelo don't have much of a NHL track record and both are buried behind players they can't get ahead of at the moment in the organization.

Coloangelo is behind Mctavish, Strome and Kreider wh play the style of game he does. Luneau is behind Zellweger and Mintyukov that play the same style. However both players could crack the lineup in Toronto as they both fill a need there. The salary is a slight edge to Anaheim on the Reilly for Trouba deal but a change of scenery for Reilly is needed for him and Trouba might not sign with either team anyway.

So Lorentz fills a 4 th line spot and can move to 3rd in injury situation at a low cap hit. The rest of the trad really is Sennecke and a 1st round with the two minor league players for Nylander. Other teams would offer a lot more for him but Anaheim is a team he would not balk at going to. He is a big fan of Leo Carlsson and they would be a pretty hard pair to control during a game. It's always hard finding a fit for players that have no movement clauses and this is one of the few that could work for Nylander.

02 Feb 2026 00:36:47
Trouba's only on the books until the end of the year. Since it's a contract year and he's not a Ranger, he's playing pretty good. They have no reason to move him.

02 Feb 2026 09:46:49
@ frensU & Sufferingsince67, I’m a huge supporter of doing whatever is takes to get a Toronto born and raised Canadian kid that clearly belongs in the NHL and arguably if it wasn’t for Schaffer in Long Island sorry bout the misspelling of his name, would have most likely ran away with the Calder Trophy B Sennecke I get what you’re are trying to accomplish in getting him if you're proposed trade wouldn’t work what would it take to acquire him? Thoughts? Cause if u look back I’ve thrown a few seemingly crazy props to get this kid on our team. I’d trade Matthews to get him + otters in return back but I’d be for Matthews and Sennecke be the two center pieces for a trade.

02 Feb 2026 13:35:45
I don't see how ANA has any motivation to trade Sennecke, or anyone young on their roster.

They're starting their upswing in the standings, have no cap issues, and are already in a playoff spot.

There are teams out there with good picks and prospects that they'd be willing to deal, but it ain't ANA.

LA would be interested in Matthews, but they're not giving up Clarke or Byfield, as it doesn't make their roster any better. It'd be Greentree plus another prospect and a couple 1sts.

SEA has lots of picks and prospects, so I wonder if they'd want Nylander. Especially if they're trying to move Wright.

01 Feb 2026 01:28:59
To Dallas
Carlo half retained

To Toronto
2027 1st and Lian Bichsel

To Edmonton
McMann
Roy

To Toronto
2027
1st 2nd 3rd
Mangiapane ( ya I know)

01 Feb 2026 19:14:20
My only criticism is the draft year.
I’d prefer to get them earlier!

01 Feb 2026 21:24:34
Please go back to your day job at Sears oh wait they went bankrupt just like the trade posts. B4 responding do your homework. Neither team has their 2026 pick that’s why he suggested the 2027. ?????.

01 Feb 2026 23:27:43
Mr Emoji speaks and of course misunderstood my response.
The implication is move these players to other teams.
But I understand you have difficulty with connecting dots.

01 Feb 2026 23:30:06
I love this definition.
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02 Feb 2026 10:00:06
@Randysears buddy my applause sir! You’ve correctly assessed and correctly categorized Blowhard! Love it! Now please continue with your proposals like seeing your thoughts on the Leafs current situation.

01 Feb 2026 01:22:17
Ducks
OEL
McMann
Leafs
Luneau
Colangelo
1st 2026

Kings
Carlo
Lorentz
Leafs
2nd 2027
Jimmy Lombardi

Canes
Stolarz
Leafs
Nadeau

Isles
Roy
Leafs
2nd 2027

Sharks
Jarnkrok
Leafs
5th 2026

Utah
Benoit
Leafs
Lamoureux.