Leafs Trade Rumors

12 Mar 2026 16:10:42
Tor: Rielly, Maccelli, 2027 2nd

Van: Pettersson

If Vancouver bites with might be decent for both teams. Van gets a younger player and a 2nd, plus a skilled lhd. While Toronto address their #2C.

Tor: Benoit

Ana: 4th

Benoit can be replaced cheaply, or expensively if you target Logan Stanley, so moving him for anything Isnt a loss.

Sign Laine 3yr x4m
R. Andersson 7x8.5m

Most people don't like Laine but, if you look at the raw info, past his injury history, he's a high skilled talent with an amazing shot. He would pair well in a 3rd line with Joshua and JT.

Cowen Matthews Nylander
Knies Pettersson XXXXX
Joshua JT Laine
Lorentz Domi XXXXX

We still have some depth prospects and cap space after the moves.

We could find someone to fill the specific spots marked in X's, now as for defense

OEL Andersson
McCabe Tanev
Stanley Carlo

We can switch up OEL and McCabe for balancince. It everyone plays their natural side. We have the toughness some skill, and a potnetion of Stanley having another strong season like he is now.

And behind that we still have

Stolarz, Woll, and Hildeby. One will have to be moved. I'd predict Woll is the right peice, giving Hildeby 4 years to develop at the NHL level behind stolarz. Philly might be interested

Tor: Woll, Robertson

Phi: 2027 1st (Tor).

12 Mar 2026 17:43:42
I didn't look at cap, but looks like to much with a quick look. I could be wrong though. I don't hate Petterson the way some do, but definitely way over paid. Laine, I think you offered to much. He struggles to get playing time in Montreal. I would consider him on a show me deal though. As good as Andersson is, I think we will all be severely disappointed giving him that kind of money. He is very good, but at that price I think our fans run him out of town pretty quick.

12 Mar 2026 01:17:55
Toronto:

Jake O'Brien Centre
Jagger Firkus LW and can play RW
Tyson Jugnauth Defense
1st in 2027 Seattle's lowest one
2nd in 2027 Seattle's lowest one

Seattle:
Matthews and Reilly

This trade allows us to stock the cupboards in a large way with prospects and picks. Also give us $20 Million and Change and a chance to add either through Free agency or by utilizing other Leaf Roster players and Picks to take on a higher end player with larger salary, with the freed up cash from those Contracts.

It allows Seattle to fill 2 of the 3 Roster Spots they need to fill without losing Roster players in the trade and still leaves them $13 million to fill that last roster spot.

12 Mar 2026 13:52:54
The issue with moving either Matthews or Nylander is that they are the only two real goal scorers the Leafs have (Knies might be 30-35 guy), so if we don't get goal scorers back, the Leafs better find some in free agency or in the trade.
I like O'Brien, but there are no real scorers here coming to the Leafs. When considering there are two guys about to turn 22 (Firkus, Jugnauth) and never played a game in the NHL, by your own evaluations, that makes them less valuable than a Nic Robertson.

Doesn't seem like much of a return when the picks are the lowest they have as well.
Is the idea the Leafs are kind of paying Seattle to take Rielly and his full contract? For the picks, is it lowest (worst one)? Or highest (best one)?

11 Mar 2026 21:55:06
To recap trade and UFA proposals and share what might be my opening day lineup:

L1: M. Mantha #34 A. Holtz
L2: #23 #91 #63
L3: M. Marchment F. Bystedt N. Gaucher
L4: AJ Greer P. Kurashev #18

Extra forwards and AHL prospects: Cowan, Quillan, Haymes, Groulx and Valis plus the new adds John Mustard, Kasper Halttunen, Kai Uchacz, Felix Nilsson and Ryder Ritchie

D1: P. Mintyakov & Raddysh
D2: OEL & Carlo
D3: Stanley & Connor Murphy

Extra D include Benoit, Myers, JB Docker, Thrun, Villeneuve, Chadwick, Danford, B. Smith and Tarin Smith and Webber

G1: J. Woll
G2: D. Hildeby

Stolarz was part of Predator trade with Joshua and Niemela rights to get Felix Nilsson.

Easier exercise on paper than real life of course but it’s a team that I’d like to see.

New adds were selected based on youth, skill, skating speed & agility, physicality, IQ and compete. Not saying that every add has all these but many.

Might be a few deals I modify going forward but ready to share.

11 Mar 2026 09:44:52
Well let’s mix up these teams a bit. Everyone has Willy going to ANH and Matthews to SJ. What if it was the other way around?

To ANH: Matthews, Reilly

To Tor: Sennecke, McTavish, Mintuykov


2nd:
To SJ: Nylander, Domi

To Tor: Misa, Ferraro (resigned 6M X 3)

11 Mar 2026 13:41:30
Clarky, absolute yes to both! If we could actually get that for AM and Nylander make it happen whomever and let’s go! Leafs with the cap space could still add some depth and we’d most likely make the playoffs next year.

Ntm drafting Keaton Verhoeff this year as well! This team would be ridiculous good if not right away but in a couple years look tf out!

11 Mar 2026 14:16:23
Like your enthusiasm, Henry77.

11 Mar 2026 14:27:24
I'd have to think Nylander gets more than an unproven first rounder and a bottom pair Dman alone.

11 Mar 2026 14:34:36
First trade, great for the Leafs.
2nd trade, I would think Nylander can get more than that. I assume you're taking off value for Domi, but Ferraro is a UFA, so I don't think the sign and trade carries a lot of value either as Leafs can just wait to offer that if he is willing to take it.

11 Mar 2026 15:15:18
Here’s why I shoot down this Anaheim trade. Why would the Ducks move cost-controlled young guys currently outplaying Matthews for a quick go-for-it move? Matthews is 28 with only two more years.

The Ducks with their young core could create a dynasty. It’s a great trade for Toronto, but I just don’t see the Ducks selling Senneke after they took so much crap for picking him 3rd overall.

11 Mar 2026 17:50:04
If you could get that haul in the first trade then yes. But realism always has to poke its nasty head up lol. To be honest, performance-wise of Matthews and Reilly of late and between them carrying $20.75 million of salary. That trade stands a lot better chance of flying with the year Nylander is having and with him and Domi bringing $5.5 less salary with them.



That second trade.... I agree with RLF, Nylander gets you way more than that just on his own. Right now he is still producing at 100 point season if he had not been hurt. Matthews value keeps dropping the longer that goal drought continues. 1 in his last 16 is not a real marketable player at the moment.

11 Mar 2026 18:20:50
In fact..... If the Ducks had a momeny of Insanity and did that first trade. Don't do the second trade. Put McTavish in the Middle and Sennecke on the left (He can play both sides) and Willy on the right. Now there is a line I could watch all season.

11 Mar 2026 23:45:09
Wow, this one got a lot of good feedback. Maybe Willy gets more, but I’m also paying to take Domi. I love that Sennecke kid. Plays like Knies did his first year. Seems to never run out of energy. Hits, scores and battles. I don’t think Anh would move him, but if they do, Matthews might be the one to change their mind.

12 Mar 2026 13:14:56
I’ve said it before and now again…. I would trade Matthews straight up for Sennecke. Especially how Matthews has played the past two seasons. Get the value while we can for him. I mean, maybe try for Solberg too as that’d be a nice 1 2 him and Verheoff ;)

10 Mar 2026 21:59:18
Let’s look at our forward, player by player and do first draft of off-season plans.

Perhaps the very first questions deal with Matthews and Nylander. Do we keep both or just one?

I don’t care much whether we call it a retool or rebuild but if we trade both then the debate is clearly settled.

I am choosing to keep Matthews because he’s the more rounded player. So L1C.

We trade Nylander to the Ducks for Mintyukov, Gaucher and Tarim Smith.

Keep Knies for now. L1LW or L2LW.

Keep Tavares as L2C. I think he deserves another year here give his FO ability and offence.

Trade Domi to the Wild for 19yo RW Ryder Ritchie who was drafted #45 in 2024, is 6.2 190.

Resigning Maccelli at a small raise to $4m x 2 yrs. If he wants more I trade his RFA rights. He has shown his skill of late so I think he adds to the team’s ability to score.

I would try and trade Joshua (failing that he would be the L4C) along with Rifai and Niemela’s RFA rights to the Predators for 20yo C Felix Nilsson #43 in 2023 who is 6’ 192 and plays the game right in all three zones.

Obviously Jarnkrok leaves, for me at least.

Robertson is trade due to redundancy with Cowan and Maccelli. Have a new proposal to send him to Vegas for Alexander Holtz and Kai Uchacz. Both these players have had problems so these are risky for sure. But with risk come great upsides.

Holtz is a 24yo RW 6’ 198 and a #7 pickin 2021. A speedster who can score with opportunity and the right linemates. Uchacz is a 22yo C who is 6.1 209; he was undrafted not because of ability but racial comments made to a teammate. He is took time away from hockey and racial education. I’d be willing to trade for him IF the interview went well.

Lorentz I’m keeping as L4RW.

Depending on training camp Cowan may start at L3 RW or get plenty of ice in critical moments in AHL.

Quillan is resigned along with Haymes and Groulx and at camp.
Each gets a good look.

Keep Valis and invite to camp as well. Holinka gets an invite as well.

I try to sign the following UFAs. Again I’m looking for players that have skill but on reasonable contracts thereby yielding multiple signings and forward depth.

I want to sign Anthony Mantha ($4m x 3), Mason Marchment ($5m x 3), AJ Greer ($1.3m x 2) and Phillipp Kurashev ($1.2m x 2).

That’s it for today.

11 Mar 2026 04:28:08
You lost my vote (👍🏼) when you resigned Maccelli.
He has scored some points but is completely a non impact player who you don’t know is on the ice unless he gets a point.

I don’t think any team in the league is taking Domi and sending back an asset.



Trade Matthews and Nylander for the most young assets we can get.

Signing UFAs over 30 years old for 3 year terms is not how to rebuild a team.

11 Mar 2026 11:38:22
Thanks for the response, WB.

I was certainly not a fan of Maccelli early on but his recent play has IMO shown his value.

At $4m he would be a decent value; I think he can be close to a 50 point puck carrier and playmaker for us.

I’m open however to hearing a proposal. Where would you trade him and for what?

You’re a bit harsh on Domi methinks; I’m pretty certain some team could use him; he’ll reach 40pts, is a good skater with toughness.



Lol, retool! Three years is enough time for our newly traded-in players plus several kids in the pipeline (Holinka, Danford, Chadwick, Valis and a couple of others) to make the jump.

But thanks for input; the Matthews/Nylaner situation will be much talked about for awhile yet.

09 Mar 2026 17:39:03
Okay, today I’m going to focus on our Defence and propose two trades and some UFA signings.

As you know we have 8 D on the NHL roster.

First up of course is Rielly. I am okay with RLFs Chicago Black Hawk proposal for Dman John Mustard, a real speedster, who offers tenacious play and strong offence plus a 2027R3. I’d like more but Rielly’s savings gives us other opportunity.

I’m not unhappy to keep OEL and hope his return to form can continue. I think it can given his strong skating ability and IQ, plus his tenacity is good.

Tanev is next and I’m expecting him to retire or continue on LTIR.

McCabe is next and I’m trading him to SJS. At 33yo and $4.51m x 4 he’s easily replaced based on what he offers.

I will target Logan Stanley, a 28yo LD who is 6.7 230 who can fight and play hard D and who found scoring this year. He’s a very good skater and can do everything McCabe did. Pay Stanley $4m x 4 years if still available. Second choice is Mario Ferraro, smaller but very feisty at similar terms.

I propose to keep Benoit (and hope he returns to last year’s playoff performance) as well as Carlo who might finally settle in as a Leaf and also P.

Myers.

Myers has little value but can be a serviceable 7th Dman or be waived at a later date.

UFA Troy Stecher is allowed to go elsewhere. While he filled a role there is a season 6 teams have let him go.

I also have interest in Jacob Bernard-Docker in Detroit. He’s a 25yo 6.1 196 RD and is a solid skater, good defender and plays hard. He needs confidence and once found can possibly finally be what his junior years promised.

I’m also inclined to sign RD Connor Murphy at $3m x 3 years. He’s tough to play against, blocks shots is strong on PK and has good mobility. We need to keep the puck out of the net and he can help.

And finally I propose one of either Rasmus Andersson or Darren Raddysh. Both are 30yo and both are 6.1 202lbs. Both have two-way skill sets.

I pick the Canadian lol perhaps because he will cost less at $4.5m to $5.5m versus $6-8m.

This savings can be used up front where need also exists.

Think that’s it for today.

09 Mar 2026 18:59:30
Like Stanley as a target and Raddysh, I'd part with Benoit, Reilly and Carlo. Keep Stecher as a 3rd pairing guy.

09 Mar 2026 20:08:11
Okay, Johnny, can you elaborate on keeping Stecher and what’s your contract?
And who would you want for Carlo and Benoit?
I’m assuming the Rielly deal is ok.

09 Mar 2026 20:16:08
Nice post Randy. Reilly has to go like it’s a must or he may start getting the Marner treatment. I’m ok with moving on from McCabe as long as we get some toughness back. It’s been his worst year as a Leaf. I’d keep Carlo, Tanev and Steetcher as 7-8 Dman. Danford will be the other RHD.

Keep OEL and I’d like to see all the Marlies battle for 1 LHD position. My pick is Rifai. Then we have to go out and get a puck moving 2 way D-man. I’d be happy if they got Stanley as the LHD and Rifai is 7-8 with Stetcher.

Would be awesome to get Raddysh or Andersson but it’s gonna be a battle.

09 Mar 2026 20:26:09
You’re the second to state the desire to keep Stecher.
I just can’t see it, sorry.
I’d rather, as I said, sign JB Docker who at 25yo has upside.
But I respect your view on him; he did contribute!

09 Mar 2026 22:21:17
Randy, I'd be happy with a 2nd round pick and prospect for Carlo. Just about any pick for Benoit, same with Reilly to be rid of contract. Stecher 2 yrs 1.1 per yr.

10 Mar 2026 03:36:05
Stetcher is a third pairing D who should realistically be a 7th D for me.

Nice post, like the targets. I'd only keep McCabe and Tanev in a perfect world, but I fear we may be stuck with Mo and Carlo.

11 Mar 2026 04:36:13
Considering he is top 10 among defenseman in scoring, Darren Raddysh will likely want at least $7 x 5 which I would not want to see the
Leafs give him.
I would keep Stecher’s and let Myers walk.
I like the young targets like Bernard Docker and Mustard.
I was surprised Treliving didn’t trade for Stanley at the deadline.
But that’s Treliving.
Nó plan!