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William Villeneuve is one of those Maple Leafs prospects who can disappear from the conversation without actually going anywhere. He is still in the organization.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 24

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Holl, Villeneuve & Blue-Line Questions?

There are still a few interesting questions hanging around the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp gets closer. One of them is sitting on the blue line, where Toronto has spent a lot of time trying to find the right mix of dependable veterans and younger players who can eventually take over.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / August 24

2026 T25U25: William Villeneuve is #17

William Villeneuve got a cup of coffee in the NHL as the Leafs spiraled towards the end of their worst season in a decade. Give Villeneuve credit for being the one to get the call-up, and no one can take away his NHL debut, but that's about all it is.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / August 10

William Villeneuve and the Maple Leafs: Does He Actually Fit?

Toronto Maple Leafs fans who hope to see prospects rise through the organization will always have that one name they keep circling. For me right now, it’s William Villeneuve.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Maple Leafs re-sign defenseman to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured another piece of their future, announcing a two-year contract extension for defenseman William Villeneuve on Wednesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Leafs sign William Villeneuve to two-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to terms with one of their Calder Cup-winning blueliners. On Wednesday, the Leafs announced that they have signed defenseman William Villeneuve to a two-year contract extension.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 14

Marlies MVP Race Takes Shape: Lettieri, Akhtyamov, Villeneuve in Tight Battle

The Jack E. Butterfield Trophy is awarded to the American Hockey League (AHL) playoff MVP. It’s one of those awards that usually looks obvious in hindsight.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / May 4

Marlies’ William Villeneuve praises Artur Akhtyamov after Game 3 win: ‘He always looks in control’

The Toronto Marlies have pushed the Laval Rocket to the brink of elimination. On Sunday, the Marlies defeated the Rocket 6-2, giving themselves a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-5 North Division semifinals.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / May 2

Cowan and Villeneuve Are Stepping Up for the Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs organization is playing playoff hockey, even when the big club sits. There’s something about playoff hockey in the American Hockey League (AHL) that tells you a lot more than the box score sometimes does.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Woll, Villeneuve & Bottom 5

Saturday night was one of those games you’ve kind of come to expect lately if you’re following the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not a disaster right out of the gate—but not far off either.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 12

Craig Berube on William Villeneuve’s debut: ‘I was pretty happy with him’

Although the Toronto Maple Leafs were completely outplayed by the Florida Panthers in a 6-2 loss on Saturday, head coach Craig Berube found time to reflect one of the few positives.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11

Maple Leafs’ William Villeneuve excited for NHL debut after four AHL seasons

William Villeneuve will get his chance to join Jacob Quillan, Artur Akhtyamov and Luke Haymes as players who made their NHL debut this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 11

Leafs lineup news: Villeneuve expected to make NHL debut vs. Panthers, Woll projected to start

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman William Villeneuve is projected to make his NHL debut against the Florida Panthers on Saturday. Villeneuve was called up earlier this week, but was listed as a healthy scratch for Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 10

3 takeaways from Leafs-Islanders: Akhtyamov gets the only passing grade, Villeneuve inexplicably scratched

It is perhaps an overly simplistic summary, but Artur Akhtyamov is the only player who showed up for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. Akhtyamov made his first NHL start and was thrown into the fire, making 39 stops in a 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 8

Maple Leafs Reassign Luke Haymes, William Villeneuve

The Maple Leafs assigned forward Luke Haymes and defenseman William Villeneuve to AHL Toronto on Wednesday morning, per a team announcement. There’s a good chance these moves will be reversed later today.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Maple Leafs Recall William Villeneuve On Emergency Basis

The Maple Leafs are expected to be without Oliver Ekman-Larsson tonight for his first injury-related absence of the year. Additionally, David Alter of

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / March 4

Maple Leafs Will See Some New Faces Post Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a territory they have not been in quite some time. For the first time in nearly a decade, they are looking to sell at this year’s Trade Deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

Maple Leafs Calling Up Villeneuve Could Lead to an Opportunity

The Olympic hockey tournament is nearing an end and players have already begun reporting back to on-ice practice for when the season resumes. The Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Maple Leafs Recall William Villeneuve

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman William Villeneuve from AHL Toronto. He’ll give the Leafs an extra defenseman at practices for the time being while they await Oliver Ekman-Larsson‘s return from representing Sweden at the Olympics.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Professor Press Box / February 13

How Soon Before William Villeneuve Hits the Maple Leafs’ Defence?

A season never unfolds exactly like you plan, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are living proof. Injuries to Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev have left the blue line a patchwork of opportunity, while shifts in the lineup and the looming trade deadline make every roster decision feel urgent.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / August 18, 2025

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / August 8, 2025

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / August 6, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 9, 2025

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.