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On YouTubeToronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 22
2025 T25U25: William Villeneuve is #17 
The majority of offseason business happens within a very short couple of weeks. Re-signing or not qualifying players, running the draft, making trades, signing free agents, and then trading to try and fix everything up after.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 20
2025 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #9 William Villeneuve
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 18
Edmonton Oilers Linked to Hidden Maple Leafs Gem in Low-Risk, High-Reward Move by NHL Insider
The Oilers have been linked by NHL insider Allan Mitchell of 'The Athletic' to defensive Maple Leafs gem William Villeneuve as a low-risk, high-reward trade option.
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
In NHL history, 52 players have reached the 1,200-point plateau over the course of their careers. How many of the 52 can you name in six minutes?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 8
What does William Villeneuve bring to the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Since GM Brad Treliving has taken over, it is clear that he has tried to overhaul the Leafs’ blueline in his image. There is a natural churn to an NHL roster or prospect pipeline, but Treliving has clearly made size and defensive focus a priority.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 6
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Villeneuve Signs, Danford Rises & Robertson Trade Talk Grows
As the summer progresses, the Toronto Maple Leafs continue shaping their roster for the 2025–26 season, not only at the NHL level but also within their prospect pool.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 6
How William Villeneuve has been able to work his way up the Maple Leafs’ depth chart
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced the signing of defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday, bringing back one of their top defensive prospects after a solid breakout year with the Toronto Marlies with an opportunity to maybe secure that ever-so coveted NHL debut in 2025-26.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 5
Maple Leafs sign defenceman William Villeneuve to 1-year contract extension
On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that the team has signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2025-26 season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / August 5
Maple Leafs sign William Villeneuve to one-year extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with defenseman William Villeneuve.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29
Maple Leafs recall 14 Black Aces as AHL season ends
Now that the AHL’s Toronto Marlies season has ended at the hands of the Cleveland Monsters, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to recall several players for their playoff run.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 15
Why Maple Leafs should call-up William Villeneuve before the end of the regular season
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a bit of a conundrum when it comes to their defensive unit. On one hand, this is arguably the deepest blueline the Leafs have had in quite some time and certainly the best of the Auston Matthews era so far.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / March 9
Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve Brings Two-Way Upside to AHL Marlies
The Toronto Marlies, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, are led by a great defense. They allow only 2.78 goals per game, and they win a lot of low-scoring games.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 13, 2024
2024 T25U25: William Villeneuve is #21
It's another Leafs defense prospect today as the 22-year-old William Villeneuve comes in at 21. Four years into his development with the Leafs, and two years into his time with the Marlies, let's see what Villeneuve has brought to the table.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 9, 2024
2024 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #16 William Villeneuve
The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of seven TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / March 7, 2024
Special teams step up as Toronto Marlies edge Belleville in much-needed home win
The special teams were huge for us. A great job by the penalty killers and the goaltender to kill off [the 5-on-3 penalty kill late in the third period].
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