Leafs Trade Rumors

16 Aug 2026 13:01:28
With the season fast approaching there are two moves that I would make before the season starts. Put Domi on LTIR and trade both Joshua and Myers. With Domi on LTIR you have cap space to work with and if you trade Joshua and Myers for some draft capital, then you can go into the free agency market and sign players like Michael Bunting, Eeli Tolvanen, James van Riemsdyk, Vladimir Tarasenko, Nick Blankenburg.

Bring in one of those four players can help fill one last spot missing in your lineup and with Blankenburg I’d put him with OEL on the third pairing in the right side. I doubt they’ll sign any of these played but if I had too only sign one player it would be one of these two. Eeli Tolvanen or Vladimir Tarasenko. If we bring one of them in one a PTO then I’d take it as well.

12 Aug 2026 01:59:43
I've already targeted 2 top 6 RWers in pruor proposals, so now let's try a more offence 3C.

To Toronto
Frost $3.5M (20% retained)

To Calgary
Joshua $3.5M
Holinka ELC
2027 3rd

Leafs get a GTA boys and his dad works with Leafs organization. He is a more offensely talented 3C who can score more goals and is also good defensively. Cap hit almost a wash as well with the retention.

Calgary gets a physical middle 6 winger with term. Plus a B/ C prospect in Holinka, along with a 3rd round pick for their future.

Thoughts?

12 Aug 2026 02:26:29
Sorry
Joshua $3.25M/2yrs

12 Aug 2026 11:43:16
At Frost’s salary and being there #1 or #2 centreman I don’t see them letting him go and also retaining any salary at all. What’s his dad doing within the Leafs organization? I thought he stopped working with them 10 years ago?

12 Aug 2026 12:18:56
You're right, Suffering. I thought his dad was still working for the Leafs.
I think Calgary is going into full rebuild, so Frost (final year of contract) may possibly get traded for prospects and draft capital.
Doesn't hurt to put a feeler out there.

12 Aug 2026 14:23:06
Weirdly, I almost posted something similar. Mine was Frost for Joshua and a 2nd, no retention on either side. But I would also like Frost to have a little time in Toronto, to see if he'd be a good fit as a 2C next year. Have him share duties with Tavares this year.

12 Aug 2026 20:33:21
I had my eye on Frost before he ended up in Calgary and I believe if not now certainly at the deadline he’ll be made available if even say Joshua and our 1st from Colorado if needs be.

13 Aug 2026 13:38:07
I am not as sold on Frost as you guys. He has really improved on the dot, but he still needs sheltered minutes and is kind of a PP specialist. He averages only between 25-30 ev strength points even though he is given mostly offensive situations. For comparison, JT gets more assists typically at even strength per season than Frost does total points.

Frost has never been on a really good team either and that plays a factor for sure. But, if he wants a good raise next contract and he is our best option for 2C for instance, I don't see that as a good thing for the Leafs.

13 Aug 2026 16:22:04
Overrated will never be a 2c. I would pass on him.

16 Aug 2026 15:52:36
I agree champ! I’m not a Frost at 2C guy. I mean maybe but I strongly doubt it. Only reason we’d consider it is cost factor. Where else could u possibly get a 2C for that cheap? I just think that’s a major issue with this team now and guaranteed in the future so it’s a for sure area we need to address. 2 yrs maybe? Or do we pkg Willy for one at the most convenient time and getter done? I mean when Matthews is moved is it for a pkg of Draft picks and a young stud 1C or how does that shake out cause way I see this we’re just trying to be as competitive as possible til the above mentioned is moved.

Try to keep our lost 1st rounders as high as possible like in the 25 plus is the game plan. Chayka knows we’re not winning with our D or team we have now. Common easy to see the plan and it begins in 2 yrs or less.

11 Aug 2026 16:58:01
Mo Rielly and Lorentz to Vancouver for Aatu Räty, 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2027 3rd-round pic. k.
Aatu Räty could compete for a 3rd/ 4th_line center role and get some playing time with the Leafs during the upcoming season. There are always going to be injuries, so it’s good to have some depth at center too.

Toronto could retain $1.5 million of Rielly’s salary.

Toronto trades Dakota Joshua+5th round pick 2027 for Drew O’Connor.

11 Aug 2026 20:27:40
Not a chance. We have plenty of players to fill that I’m definitely not retaining on Mo's salary. We’d need to upgrade our defensive lineup if we did this.

11 Aug 2026 22:57:50
He is not going to Vancouver and certainly not at a retained salary.

06 Aug 2026 19:59:28
I really want the Leafs to get a top 6 forward who is also very good defensively. Honestly, I would love to get Mercer, but not sure we have the pieces NJ needs. So, I will pivot to another good option; although significantly older.

To Toronto
Rust $5.125
2027 3rd

To Pittsburgh
Stolarz $3.75M/ 4yrs
Joshua $3.25M/ 2yrs

Then, Leafs sign Ingram from FA
$2.00M/ 2yrs

Toronto gets a top 6 forward who can help shelter McKenna on the top line with Matthews.
Then they sign Ingram to back up Bob.

Pittsburgh needs to upgrade goaltending and if Stolarz is willing, then I hope a deal can be made.

Thoughts?

06 Aug 2026 22:02:05
I like it !

06 Aug 2026 23:45:59
Not for me. Bob was brought in for stability, not run the show. Stolarz is a 6’7” goalie; we just got rid of one in Hildeby. We can’t afford to mess with our goaltending now. Stolarz, when healthy, is awesome, and you know what? I see when a media outlet asks his teammates about him, they all smile and giggle.

He is a presence. Toronto would have beat Florida had it not been for his injury by way of KO crease crash. His frame, his ability, his place in the locker room, he’s the 1a so absolutely no way in trading him today.

07 Aug 2026 01:52:41
@LeafsGM78
IMO Bobrovsky was brought in to run the show, not just be part of it. He has played over 50 games per season over the last 'x' number of years.
And we all know the saying,
"The Best Ability is Availibility"
Something Stolarz knows nothing about unfortunately because he is a good goalie when healthy.


I think Leafs just need a pure BUG (cheaper AAV & shorter term), not a 1B who cost $3.75M.
I see Bob playing at least 52 games, back up playing 25 and maybe AA playing 6/7.

07 Aug 2026 14:24:30
Interesting. Definitely worth considering from the Leafs standpoint. Although I am concerned about not if, but when the wheels come off on Bobrovsky. When it happened to Brodeur, it seemed quick.

07 Aug 2026 18:19:44
Silvovs is still young and not ready to be a #1 goalie that can play over 50g that’s for sure. His numbers were pretty bad last season 3.07ga and a .888 save percentage. Their back up is a 22yr old who has 5 NHL games of experience. They could definitely use Stolarz.
Would u guys do this?
Tor
Rust $5.13m
Karlsson $9m($1m ret)
Pitt
Stolarz $3.75m
Rielly $7.5m
Joshua $3.25m
Domi $3.75m

$14.13m in.

$18.25m out. $4.12m in cap space Would u guys consider that? Then sign Ingram to a $1.5-$2m aav for the next 2 seasons. Lorentz either traded or waivered. So u will have the cap space to sign Ingram.

Knies Matthews Rust
McKenna Tavares Nylander
Cowan Paul Roslovic
Duhaime Blueger Sissons

McCabe Raddysh
OEL Karlsson
Andrae Tanev
Stetcher

Bob
Ingram

07 Aug 2026 18:47:23
I like it.

If Bob goes down, no cups for this team with Stolarz anyway so who cares.

07 Aug 2026 18:57:31
Reilly would have to agree. Domi would have to be healthy, and you’re gambling the future of Matthews on Bob and Ingram. If you could get a better backup, I’d think about it, but IMO Stolarz is the backbone this season.

08 Aug 2026 09:31:32
I didn’t include AA in the scenario but I believe this kid is the future for Leafs sooner rather than later. He’s waiver exempt which is why they got rid of the other 2 guys in trades. I believe if there is a trade for Stolarz that brings in something they need they will pull the trigger on it. There’s already talk of the 3 (Domi Joshua and Lorentz) forwards that will be pushed out are the 3 guys mentioned in the trade I proposed.

There is no more room for these guys. LGM, this guy is the backbone of nothing. He’s made of glass, just like Woll, hence why he’s gonzo. The reason Stolarz will be gonzo as well. Ingram will do the job just fine at a fraction of the cost. If he goes down or Bob does, the Russian super kid will step in.

08 Aug 2026 14:45:16
Agree to disagree I guess I know he’s a really good goalie we’ve seen what he brings as for made of glass if you played on a team that allows guys to crash into you full speed with no repercussions what would you be made of. I’d really love to see someone run our goalie and all five guys on the ice get ejected for once

08 Aug 2026 19:38:42
I agree with Champ. Sadly Stolarz is made of glass. His issues were happening even way before he joined the Leafs. He is just undofrtunately one of those guys that for one reason or another has a body that keeps giving out.

Even prior to coming here, he had played in a total of 108 games and missed due to injury or illness 122 games. Then here is was 60 games played in and 28 games missed to illness or injury. It is worrisome.

08 Aug 2026 21:18:30
Weird. I have no idea how it came up those numbers I typed in the exact ones which are.

108 games played in prior to Toronto
122 Games Missed to Illness and Injury

60 games played in in Toronto
67 Games Missed to Illness and Injury

So in his full career he has Physically played in 168 Games and missed 189 games to Illness and Injury.

08 Aug 2026 21:46:53
I personally think Stolarz is one of the best goalies in the league when healthy but IMO you can’t be 240 lbs and be a goalie in this league with no injuries. It’s just too much weight and pressure in your joints and at top speed. If he dropped 20-30 lbs, it may go along way for him.

09 Aug 2026 19:24:40
Agreed Clarky, Stolarz is a stud when heslthy, but he is so rarely healthy it really doesn't matter to me. If Bob goes down long term or is just bad, it's lights out for this team unless AA has some kind of miracle run.

09 Aug 2026 22:45:58
@LeafsGM You said "Bob was brought in for stability, not run the show." Really? You thing Stolarz should be the #1 and you brought in Bobrovsky at $7 million a year to not run the show? If they were appointing Stolarz as #1 I am sure they would have saved the $7 Million and brought in Talbot or Reimer as backups that could have provided Stability and allowed AA to get starts as well.

That is $7 million that could have tralsnlated into some major moves elsewhere in the lineup. He was brought in to run the Show for as long as he possibly can.

11 Aug 2026 20:46:54
Yup, that’s what I’m saying. He, if the crap hits the fan with our goaltending, Bob at 38 years old was brought in to deflect the crap. 7 million was the price to pay for the best available.

13 Aug 2026 21:48:42
Bob has been an iron man in the league played 52 games 37yrs old oh ya and Stolarz played 26g at 32yrs old. They traded Woll and Hildeby cause no one wanted Stolarz at his cap hit for the next 4yrs cause they know he won’t play 100g in those 4 seasons glass man 🤣

05 Aug 2026 20:23:30
Trade idea yeep.

Toronto Maple Leafs receive:

Artyom Zub

Ottawa Senators get
Morgan Rielly
Toronto's 2027 second-round pick (CBJ pick).

Something like this:
Oliver Ekman-Larsson - Raddysh
McCabe - Zub
Andrae - Tanev/Villeneuve.

05 Aug 2026 20:51:35
Showed this to my son in law over in Ottawa and he pretty near fell off the chair laughing. He wonders why you would expect Ottawa to give up one of the top pairing defenseman for Reilly and the 2nd?

05 Aug 2026 21:05:26
Maybe because Ottawa is crap and can’t keep star players. Maybe the Leafs add a first, but I don’t think Toronto is interested, as they can sign Stanley for 2 million and keep Reilly.

05 Aug 2026 21:12:10
It's Ottawa that isn't interested, buddy. Have you seen their top 6 defensemen? I love Reilly, but Ottawa has one of the best defense groups in the league. They don't need or want him. I am a Leafs fan but I agree with my son in law. Ottawa, even without Chucky, is probably going to be a better balanced team with a lot less stupid penalties.

05 Aug 2026 21:19:38
As bias as it sounds, I’ll meet you halfway and say neither team is interested at this point. Like I said Toronto can sign Stanley for less money.

05 Aug 2026 21:25:57
If that trade was put in Toronto's lap. They are 100 percent interested. Ottawa not at all. I am not even sure how Stanley came into the equation. But hey if you want to sign him and keep Reilly and be over the Cap by even more money then go for it.

05 Aug 2026 21:47:07
Yes, absolutely I would because I’ll tell you something right now, Tanev is a mouse fart to the head away from retirement as per his wife; she said if you need one MRI Catt scan you can retire in your hospital gown. So that’s where Stanley fits in and probably 2x2-2.5 probably gets it done and we can certainly make room financially for that.

05 Aug 2026 21:50:01
Reilly won’t go to Ottawa. And Ottawa would never do that deal. Stanley is gonna be a PTO somewhere. No one wants him. Healthy scratch in the playoffs last year.

05 Aug 2026 21:54:50
Ya cheap commodity and tradable player if it’s a bust. Options are always a plus. Gambles seem to be the strategy, so hey, PTO for options, yes please.

05 Aug 2026 21:55:44
Tanev's wife told you that personally?

05 Aug 2026 21:56:59
And a player that had a decent season going before being traded and thrown onto a team that over achieved and wasn’t fully prepared for the playoffs.

05 Aug 2026 22:04:14
Suffering dude, I will not answer that question. I will say no, she didn’t directly, having said that I am close to someone who was in the room, wife in tears saying that’s all I can stand.

05 Aug 2026 22:05:20
My father in law is Boston fan and he said we should hang onto Reilly this year, to up his trade value and move out all 3 (Reilly, 34 and Nylander) next off season and he never fell off the chair once when he said it.

05 Aug 2026 22:10:21
Well one thing you just did is create a possible story for some slimy writer or two that follow sites like ours, it could be uncomfortable for the Tanevs if that gets out from a unnamed souce as they call them. Got to be careful of putting things like that out there.

05 Aug 2026 22:13:48
I’m comfortable in what I said.

05 Aug 2026 22:21:28
Really, Clarky, one bias per post lol.

05 Aug 2026 22:29:07
What is with people and Stanley? Zub is a premier defensive defenceman on a decent contract. Why would they want Mo instead?

Might as well throw in a third and ask for Sanderson as well I guess.

05 Aug 2026 22:35:26
Because that’s what we can afford plan and simple. Make Zub possible for me. What’s the price? What’s your package, anyone.

05 Aug 2026 23:19:42
You have me confused, LeafsGM. It sounded initially like you had no use for Zub and you want to sign Stanley and keep Reilly. So why ask us to put a proposal package to make Zub possible? It was an initial post from Thisisit, and it, as LeafsLife said, doesn’t make sense.

Zub partners with Sanderson on the first pairing. Reilly would be a 3rd pairing there at roughly $3 more this year. The Sens are looking to open contract talks with Zub in a few weeks anyway.

06 Aug 2026 00:18:48
No, actually what I said was there isn’t mutual interest in the original post. I voiced my strategy and I’d like to continue the dialogue, as I’m curious: if Reilly isn’t a viable option, what is? As for my strategy, my biggest concern is Tanev; we saw what happened defensively with him out last year, and Stanley is a cheaper option than a trade package for Zub.

06 Aug 2026 00:45:59
Well, I think Stanley overacheived in Winnipeg and really had not much to lose there in a contract year flying kind of under the radar. But then people noticed the points. Winnipeg wasn't going to re-sign him (which should have been a bit of a red flag for other teams really), then when he got traded most articles were about how he was going to be one of the most sought after free agent defensemen but Buffalo would probalby sign him and how we would command $4 to $5 million.

And then... he crapped the bed in the playoffs and exposed the part of his game the lack of mobility and trouble keeping up to the faster pace. Now there are a few teams sniffing but no-one apparently is offering anything of long term. Some offering 1 year show me contracts that are for less than he wants. He had that opportunity in the playoffs to actually land the kind of money he wanted if he could have performed.

06 Aug 2026 00:59:37
I would like Stanley on this team personally. We are playing in the toughest division in hockey this year. Would be nice to have guys that aren’t afraid of the physical games and will stick up for each other. He already beat up Brady, so that will help keep those meatballs in check.

The whole team plays better when they know there is protection and people have their backs. Matthews' best year was when we had Reaves on the team. One of the toughest roles in hockey but still very valuable for if you can be an asset to the everyday lineup.

06 Aug 2026 01:47:52
Clarky, first off, if we want someone to be the enforcer it can’t be a dman. You don’t want an instigator penalty or worse 3rd man in gone for the night then down to 5 dmen. You don’t miss losing the forward as much.

And as much as I hate Brady Stanley didn't beat him up he sucker punched him. I don’t care who the player is. I hate guys even on my own teams in the past who suckered guys.

06 Aug 2026 20:53:57
😂 They fought twice. First time Brady tried pushing him over the boards and put his gloves in his face, he deserved a shot. 2nd time they were both willing and though it was a fairly close fight, Stanley won. It would be nice having a sheriff on the back end to actually protect our goalies.

07 Aug 2026 00:05:38
1st was a sucker punch. 2nd fight was a draw. He had the advantage early and when Brady got loose, Stanley hung on the got him in the headlock because he didn't like when he was getting hit. I hate Brady, but come on.

Stanley doesn't put the feat in people like guys like Olivier or Reaves when he had two healthy knees. He is by no means a Sheriff. I think the goalies would rather have a d-man that knows how to play better defense.