Toronto Maple Leafs: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Andrae, Tverberg & Competition Heats Up

It wasn’t one of those headline-grabbing days where the Toronto Maple Leafs landed a superstar or pulled off a blockbuster trade. Instead, John Chayka continued what has become his offseason theme: building organizational depth and giving the coaching staff more internal competition.

Gavin Mckenna News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna Addresses Decision to Use Number 92 Over 72

The Toronto Maple Leafs landed forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, and with the former Penn State standout arriving in Canada after wearing No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 5

Maple Leafs’ activity on Day 1 of free agency indicates heavy investment into next two years

The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the busiest teams in the league on day of free agency, signing six players to contracts and swinging two trades. From

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NHL insider believes Maple Leafs will trade Morgan Rielly

The future of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly continues to be the subject of speculation. The latest to weigh in on the situation was NHL insider David Pagnotta, who said that the 32-year-old defenseman will be traded by the Maple Leafs.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5

Sharks GM takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Sharks GM Mike Grier takes shot at Maple Leafs over Mitch Marner

Everyone knows that standing out for a major Canadian NHL franchise comes with added weight and pressure. Not every player can handle it, and that is exactly what San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier referred to in recent comments, taking a shot at the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Ryan Tverberg News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Leafs sign Ryan Tverberg to one-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed center Ryan Tverberg to a one-year contract at the league-minimum salary of $850,000. Tverberg was a restricted free agent with arbitration rights after the conclusion of his three-year, entry-level contract at a $851,667 cap hit with the Leafs last season.

Ryan Tverberg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Ryan Tverberg To Two-Way Deal

The Maple Leafs have re-signed center Ryan Tverberg to a two-way deal, per PuckPedia. A restricted free agent for just a few days, he’ll make $850K if on the NHL roster this season with a $250K minors salary and a $350K guarantee.

Ryan Tverberg News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

Ryan Tverberg reportedly signs 1-year, $850K extension with Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Ryan Tverberg to a one-year extension carrying a cap hit of $850,000, via PuckPedia. The 24-year-old was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Leafs and has slowly worked his way up the depth charts.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

Leafs development camp scrimmage notebook: McKenna’s playmaking, Koblar shines, Nansi wins superlatives, quick hits

After an exciting yet gruelling week, we all had some fun at the Ford Performance Centre on Saturday. To conclude the 2026 Maple Leafs development camp, the team held their annual scrimmage.

Gavin Mckenna News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Leafs’ Gavin McKenna to wear 92 during NHL rookie season

One of the top newcomers in the game has found a new number. When speaking to the media on Saturday, Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna revealed that he has chosen No.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

Gavin McKenna confirms he’ll wear No. 92 for Maple Leafs

The great numerical debate is finally over. Gavin McKenna will wear No. 92 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 18-year-old revealed, following the end of Saturday’s development camp at Ford Performance Centre.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 4

Maple Leafs News and Rumours: Duhaime, Gavin McKenna Signs & the Fun Begins

There’s a certain point every summer when things stop being theoretical and start becoming real. The rumours turn into contracts, the draft picks turn into jerseys, and suddenly you can see what this team is actually supposed to look like on the ice.

Emil Andrae News / NHL Trade Talk / July 4

Maple Leafs Sign Emil Andrae: Next Moves to Get Under the Salary Cap

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a two-year, $1.55 million-per-season contract. Andrae came over from Philadelphia in the trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Flyers, and projects as a puck-moving depth piece who could compete for a spot on Toronto’s third pairing.

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Emil Andrae News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Leafs sign Emil Andrae to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Saturday they signed defenseman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract. The financial terms were not disclosed by the team, but PuckPedia is reporting the two-year deal is worth $3.1 million with an annual cap hit of $1.55 million.

Emil Andrae News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add speed, upside on 2-year deal worth $1.55M for Emil Andrae

The summer of John Chayka continues, as Emil Andrae signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Terms of the deal were not immediately closed, but Andrae reportedly signed a contract worth $1.55 million annually, via The Athletic’s Chris Johnston.

Emil Andrae News / TheLeafsnation / July 4

Maple Leafs sign Emil Andrae to two-year contract reportedly worth $1.55M annually

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Saturday that they had signed defenceman Emil Andrae to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it carries an AAV of $1.55 million according to TSN’s Chris Johnston.

Emil Andrae News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Maple Leafs Sign Emil Andrae To Two-Year Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that RFA defenseman Emil Andrae has been signed to a two-year contract extension. The team did not disclose the financial terms of the deal, but Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston reported the deal carries a $1.55MM AAV.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 3

Maple Leafs GM open to more 'difference-maker' trades

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka open to more 'difference-maker' trades

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 3

Gavin McKenna's Maple Leafs contract details revealed

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Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

How Gavin McKenna Is Protected by the Maple Leafs Core

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ new young forward prospect, Gavin McKenna, might be in the perfect situation for his first real NHL chapter. It’s not just about talent; it’s about where he’s landing with his new team and who’s in the room.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 3

Maple Leafs’ Free Agent Signings Leave One Big Question

Generally speaking, NHL teams try to avoid spending big money on depth and goaltending on July 1. That’s usually where value disappears fastest. This year, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped into that area more aggressively than expected.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 3

Maple Leafs Re-Sign Vinni Lettieri, Add Three Others

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signings of four players today: forwards Vinni Lettieri and Henrik Rybinski, defenseman Cole McWard, and netminder Samuel Hlavaj.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / July 2

Maple Leafs assistant GM addresses Matthew Knies trade speculation

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the NHL franchises undergoing significant changes at every level ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Leafs acquire Nick Paul from Lightning for Hildeby, picks

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Paul to the Maple Leafs Is OK: Hildeby Might Hurt

This is one of those trades where the headline says “depth move,” but the context quietly says something bigger is going on. If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s a lot of potential to not like this trade down the road.