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Blue Jackets Recall Steven Lorentz And Jack Williams

After opening two roster spots by assigning Danton Heinen and Emil Andrae to the minors after the cleared waivers, the Blue Jackets have filled them. Late Thursday, the team announced that they’ve recalled forwards Steven Lorentz and Jack Williams from AHL Cleveland.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

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Maple Leafs Lorentz Clearing Waivers Could Be Good News

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 25

Steven Lorentz among 8 Maple Leafs who cleared NHL waivers

Steven Lorentz and the seven other players the Toronto Maple Leafs placed on waivers on Thursday have officially cleared, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Maple Leafs Waive Veteran Forward Days Before 2026-27 NHL Season

The Toronto Maple Leafs made a slightly surprising roster move Thursday, placing a veteran forward on waivers and ultimately passing on reassigning him to the AHL’s Marlies on Friday.

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One player is inching closer to making the Maple Leafs' final roster

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ roster moves on Thursday didn’t come as much of a surprise. One of the players hitting the waiver wire that did, however, raise a few eyebrows was Steven Lorentz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 24

Maple Leafs place Steven Lorentz on waivers

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz will be placed on waivers Thursday afternoon, the team confirmed. Lorentz was under contract through the 2027-28 season at a $1.35 million cap hit annually.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 21

What does a successful 2026-27 season look like for Steven Lorentz?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs look for more success in 2026-27, a lot of the pressure will swing toward their star players, but to help get them back to a greater level of success, the depth forward group needs to step up. While that group is set to look a lot different this season, one of the returnees from last year’s group is Steven Lorentz.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 19

Steven Lorentz details confidence struggles last season ahead of year 3 with Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz is in a better place heading into his third season with the club. After an up-and-down year with mostly downs (which was certainly not exclusive to Lorentz), the Waterloo native spoke about where things went wrong for him in 2025-26 and how he’s going to apply it to this season under a new head coach.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 18

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 6

Newfound bottom-six depth puts pressure on Domi, Lorentz, & Joshua

The Toronto Maple Leafs are a much deeper team heading into next season and seeing how the internal competition plays out for their forward group is going to be one of the major storylines to following at training camp.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 25

How Brandon Duhaime’s signing could impact Steven Lorentz’s spot on Maple Leafs

Steven Lorentz was the latest example of an Ontario-born NHLer who grew up in the Toronto area joining his childhood team and fulfilling a longtime dream in the process.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Roslovic, Joshua, Lorentz & Tough Fourth-Line Choice

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the quiet part of the NHL calendar, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to think about. With training camp still weeks away, much of the discussion has shifted from major transactions to how John Chayka and Jim Hiller will put the pieces together.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 9

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz excited to work with new-look bottom six next season

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered free agency with a distinct attack plan that has seemingly set the club up for more success heading into the 2026-27 regular season. On July 1, the Maple Leafs added six forwards as they look to strengthen a group that was a weakness for much of last year’s failures.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / July 8

What Do the Maple Leafs Do with Dakota Joshua & Steven Lorentz?

One of the interesting things about building an NHL roster is that sometimes the hardest decisions come after you make the improvements. The Toronto Maple Leafs spent part of the offseason adding more size, experience, and competition to their bottom six forward group.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Steven Lorentz Has Been the Maple Leafs’ Most Valuable Contract

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube and Steven Lorentz addressed a possible return of Scott Laughton to the Canadian franchise after losing 7-6 to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

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Leafs’ Steven Lorentz leaves game against Blue Jackets with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media that forward Steven Lorentz left Wednesday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 11, 2025

Maple Leafs’ Steven Lorentz leaves game against Red Wings with upper-body injury

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on social media Saturday night that forward Steven Lorentz left their game against the Detroit Red Wings with an upper-body injury and would not return.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / June 30, 2025

Maple Leafs sign Steven Lorentz to three-year contract extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Steven Lorentz to a three-year contract extension worth $1.35 million per season. Lorentz joined the Maple Leafs last season, scoring eight goals and 19 points.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 11, 2025

Maple Leafs Forward Steven Lorentz Turning Heads in Toronto, Accomplishing Absurd Feat

For Toronto Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz, the 2024-25 season has been full of surprises, but his latest accomplishment takes the cake. Originally

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 22, 2024

Maple Leafs eye immediate extension for this impressive forward

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 11, 2024

Amazing Old Photos of a Young Steven Lorentz Surface After Scoring His First Goal as a Maple Leaf

Last night, Steven Lorentz scored his first goal as a Toronto Maple Leaf, which led to some wondetful old photos of the new Leaf emerging on social media.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 8, 2024

New Maple Leafs Forward Steven Lorentz Clears the Air on How to Pronounce His Last Name

Newly-minted Maple Leafs forward Steven Lorentz has confirmed with Sportsnet how to correctly pronounce his last name, clearing up any confusion. Coming into training camp, there were no guarantees made to Lorentz about earning a potential contract with the club coming out of his professional tryout.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 4, 2024

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Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / June 5, 2024

Bottoms Up: Steven Lorentz Enjoying Ride with the Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — Steven Lorentz was out celebrating Canada Day with his friends when he got word he had been traded from the San Jose Sharks to the Florida

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / April 26, 2024

Steven Lorentz: From Florida Panthers Scratch to Playoff Hero

TAMPA — Steven Lorentz did not expect to be in the Florida Panthers lineup during the playoffs. The 28-year-old forward was a healthy scratch for most of the regular season.

Florida Panthers News / Florida Hockey Now / March 30, 2024

Steven Lorentz: Patience Pays Off with the Deep Florida Panthers

FORT LAUDERDALE — It has not been an easy first season with the Florida Panthers for Steven Lorentz. You certainly would not know it. There are certain players who always have a smile on their face, a supportive word for a teammate, or a willingness to do anything it takes to help their team regardless of the personal gain.