Leafs Trade Rumors

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

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.

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.

04 Aug 2026 15:16:47
LA
Rielly $7.5M
Lorentz $1.35M

Tor
Moore $4.2M
Turcotte $.850M

LA is weak on LD, especially puck movers. In general, they do not get a lot of offence from their D and Rielly could help there. He could slot in on the 2nd pair. They would still need to move Dumoulin (likley) or Edmundson to make the cap work. Lorentz would give them a bottom 6er to fill Turcotte's spot.



From the Leafs standpoint, it would be saving some cap and getting two guys that hopefully benefit from a change of scenery. Moore has dropped off in his point production and Turcotte has never really come close to potential in LA. Both on much shorter term contracts than Rielly.

04 Aug 2026 18:31:24
I really liked Tuecotte when he came in as a kid. I'm surprised he never put it together. I'd do this trade in hopes he can at least improve a bit in a new place.

Moore is fine as well. Bit overpaid for me, but with the way contracts are going now maybe not I guess.

Good idea.

04 Aug 2026 22:22:12
Scratching my head here. Not really sure why both teams would do this. Yes Reilly's contract goes. But in the exchange we get rid of roughly $8.8M and gain roughly $5M. So we get rid of our deficit in the Salary Cap but still only have $1M in cap to the good. We also take on 2 more bottom six players while losing 1 bottom six, losing a defenseman and not replacing him.



On L. A's side. They take on that $7.5 and Lorentz $1.35 but they now are in a Negative $2 million on their cap. Maybe I am missing something here but it just doesn't seem like a great move for either team at first glance.

04 Aug 2026 22:49:47
Thought I explained my thinking on why both teams may do it including why Rielly would be an upgrade on either Dumoulin or Edmundson and that they would still need to move one of those two to make the cap work. On the Leafs side, both Moore and Turcotte line up with the current contract lengths Chaka has been signing.

Neither have trade protection and either another current player could be moved or flip one of these two if necessary. I doubt we get a replacement for Rielly in a Rielly trade. Possible, but not as likely.

04 Aug 2026 23:43:22
How many bottom 6 forwards do we need though?

05 Aug 2026 01:25:48
As you said about picking up Laine, can always trade someone to make room if these guys are better.

05 Aug 2026 01:55:22
I just don’t see the need to bring in 2 of them. Turcotte isn’t even pencilled in on the 4th line in L.A. If we just brought in Moore, it frees up an extra contract and another $850,000. Let L.A. keep Turcotte.

05 Aug 2026 16:31:24
It makes no sense. LA had 3 LD signed to multiple year contracts. One of them would have to come back on the deal and I don’t see them putting Anderson in the package, so u r getting Edmundson or Dumoulin at $3.85 or $4m for 2 seasons, which works with Chayka plan. Which either could work for 3d LS.

Remove Lorentz from the deal cause he’s a non factor. Forget Moore and Turcotte, go one for one. You save $3.5m in cap and u get a replacement for your 3rd pairing. LA only goes $1.75m in the red which they can waiver or trade someone to comply with cap.

05 Aug 2026 18:30:14
I would be good getting Dumoulin straight up for Reilly. You save l$3.5 and you get one of the steadiest disciplined d-men in the league. Very very good defensively and extremely rare he takes a bad penalty but still lays the hits out. 80 a year and 100 blocks a year. He actually would be an ideal guy to cover Raddysh defensive lapses.

07 Aug 2026 14:21:54
Not on here much, so just saw this back and forth. So, you guys would rather trade Rielly for the almost 35 year old Dumoulin who has been with 4 teams the last 3 seasons while his minutes have been reduced due to some lost foot speed. LA reduced his minutes as the year went on. He led LA in giveaways as he has trouble with foot speed. He isn't playing top pair with Raddysh. He is a 3rd pairing D now because he has trouble keeping up. He also doesn't align with what Chayka says he wants in a D. He just traded Benoit to get a better puck mover.

He isn't trading Rielly for a guy who has lost explosiveness in his skating. He is not even hitting anymore. Only 36 hits last year.
Can't see how that's better than getting Moore, a still useful bottom 6 player and a 25 year old centre (Turcotte) that was 54% on the dot last year and responsible defensively. He has changed his game to a 2 way defensive one. If Turcotte can find his offensive game as well (horrible career sh% so far), he could be a very good addition.

07 Aug 2026 14:47:36
Moore and Turcotte don’t even make the opening day roster. Both are 💩. You already got 3 Moore’s. Don’t need a 4th. Mind u all better than Moore. I would be good with Edmundson over Dumoulin Tbh. You don’t need another speed guy.

Edmundson would be a perfect pairing with Andrae on third pairing or Stetcher. Plus, u save cap space $3.65m. Just don’t see the reason to make the trade without grabbing a d man back. Like I said, makes no sense for either team.

07 Aug 2026 15:43:30
I don't want either of those guys. That's why they aren't in the deal from my standpoint. As for too many bottom 6ers, evaluate who you want to keep and use some to get a bottom pair D if that's the priority if moving Rielly. I can't imagine that Joshua or Moore or Turcotte can't get a bottom pair D.

With Buffalo adding Zellweger, maybe they would move Crevier for a forward upgrade. Or the Leafs could look at bringing up a D from the Marlies to fill the 6/7 if Rielly is traded or move 1 or 2 of the above forwards for picks. There are options.

04 Aug 2026 12:43:13
I still think New Jersey should be our trade partners.
Let's try this.

To NJ
Stolarz $3.75M/ 4yrs
Joshua $3.25M/ 2yrs
Rielly $6M/ 4yrs (20% retained)

To Toronto
Rittich $1M / 1yr
Mercer $4M/ 1yr RFA
Kovacevic $4M/ 4yrs

Not sure who adds draft pick and/ or prospect to balance out proposal.

Anyways, Jersey will now have a much improved 1A/ 1B goalie tandem.
Jersey get a 2nd pairing offensive Dman, who can be more sheltered at a reasonable $6M cap hit.
Jersey gets a more physical, defensive reliable winger who can score 15 goals.

Leafs downgrade their goalie situation, but I'm still comfortable with Bob, who is Mr. Reliable and healthy. Also, door opens up sooner for AA.
Leafs get a more physical, defense first 3rd pairing Dman to play with Andrae
Leafs finally get a RW who can play top 6 and who is also defensively responsible.
Plus they are now cap compliant without using LTIR.

Line up
McKenna Matthews Mercer
Paul Tavares Nylander
Knies Sissons Cowan
Lorentz Blueger Duhaime
Roslovic (just because)

McCabe Raddysh
OEL Tanev
Andrae Kovacevic
Stecher

Bobrovsky
Rittich

Thoughts?

04 Aug 2026 14:29:03
I'm not sure the Devils are that uncomfortable with Daws as the backup. Rittich seemed to be signed as insurance and we all know Stolarz injury history and bringing him in means Daws either gets waived and claimed, or doesn't play unless an injury happens.

I don't know if their D needs another puck mover, but with how they play, maybe they would like that.
There is give and take from both sides, I am leaning that NJ says no.

04 Aug 2026 21:07:24
We could always take Hamilton back in this purposal if Jersey retains instead of us and throw them a draft pick.

05 Aug 2026 00:03:48
Better chance of a trade with Pitt than Jersey.