With their cap space relatively limited (though likely to grow once Ryan Reaves is off the roster either via waivers or AHL assignment), the Maple Leafs appear to be looking at some lower-cost options up front. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports (Twitter link) that among the bottom-six players Toronto is looking at are Kraken winger Brandon Tanev and Sharks forward … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Showing Interest In Several Bottom-Six Forwards
Maple Leafs Acquire Brandon Carlo In Three-Team Trade With Bruins, Penguins
7:15 PM: The Bruins announced their portion of the trade, confirming that they received Minten, a 2026 first-round pick (top-five protected), and a 2025 fourth-round selection for Carlo. 2:11 PM: The Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Bruins, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports. The Leafs are sending center prospect Fraser Minten to the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Brandon Carlo In Three-Team Trade With Bruins, Penguins
Maple Leafs Acquire Reese Johnson
It turns out all of the trades of the day weren’t in after all. The Maple Leafs have made a move to add a bit more forward depth, acquiring forward Reese Johnson from the Wild in exchange for future considerations. Both teams have confirmed the swap. The 26-year-old has spent the majority of the season in the minors with AHL Iowa, collecting four goals and nine assists in 49 … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Reese Johnson
Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton From Flyers
3:06 p.m.: The Flyers announced they’ve officially sent Laughton to Toronto, confirming the trade as reported below. The picks heading from Philly to the Leafs are a 2025 fourth-rounder and a 2027 sixth-rounder. 11:47 a.m.: The Maple Leafs are nearing a deal to acquire center Scott Laughton from the Flyers, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. The deal involves a number … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton From Flyers
Canadiens Unlikely To Move Both Joel Armia, David Savard
The Canadiens are receiving high interest in pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. With a playoff spot still in reach, though, they’re not likely to sell both players off before this afternoon’s deadline, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic writes. That’s disappointing news for parties like the Jets, who David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports have a desire to acquire … [Read more...] about Canadiens Unlikely To Move Both Joel Armia, David Savard