Toronto Maple Leafs Rumours

04 Mar 2026 01:14:23
Toronto sends Morgan Rielly to the Rangers, along with a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder, and in return they get Alexis Lafreniere.
NYR desperately needs a legit top-four left-shot D-man to pair with their No. 1 guy on the blue line, while Toronto still needs that big, high-upside winger locked up long-term who could slot into their top-six (or even top line) and actually become a consistent scoring threat.



Both sides get a fresh start in a new city/team. It could seriously reignite both players' games. Cap hits are pretty much a wash too, so salary-wise it lines up clean.

04 Mar 2026 05:50:26
But does New York need to get 7 years older?

04 Mar 2026 20:42:46
The Leafs media and fans consistently overrate their players and believing that Rielly is worth Lafreniere is not realistic.

01 Mar 2026 17:48:55
Kings - Leafs

Kings get Matthews/ Stolarz

Leafs get Byfield/ Lafreniere/ Clarke 26 1st/ 27 2nd.

01 Mar 2026 16:35:11
Kraken-Leafs

Kraken get Matthews/ Carlo/ Stolarz

Leafs get Wright/ O'Brien/ Jugnauth/ Larson/ 26 Seattle 1st/ Rangers 1st 27.

28 Feb 2026 03:22:16
I like M. knies.
Montreal could really use him in the top 6.

I know the arizona connection and the fact it wont happen but.

Bolduc, reinbacher and a 2026 first.

Bolduc is streaky but young. he will grow and be a threat. just we aren't really in his window.

Reibacher will play next year but once again. What our defensive needs are will not provide growth.

Toronto is in the perfect position to grab two young (somewhat ) unproven kids and a first that they desperately need.

what do you think?

28 Feb 2026 13:56:27
Id like Knies as well. However I don't see this happening, especially being a Leaf. In a couple years he might be the main guy with Nylander on that team with Tavares aging out and Matthews contract expiring.

28 Feb 2026 15:02:39
It's wishful thinking on my part. I know the last trade we did together was Plekanec but this is what I would give up for Knies or a player like Knies with term.

28 Feb 2026 15:52:05
I really wish we could get Wilson haha.. I know hes older. But he's my type of player. Knies is a stud as well. Just dont like to admit it while he wears that other jersey

28 Feb 2026 16:21:16
I agree, Wilson would be a very good slaf replacement on that first line.

28 Feb 2026 17:47:57
As a Leaf fan, Knies is the 1 player I absolutely would not deal. All others are fair game, Matthews and Nylander included.

28 Feb 2026 18:12:56
They just have trade protection so it's a bummer.

01 Mar 2026 00:39:50
I would definitely do it if I’m Montreal. If Hage turns out to be the 2c then Habs top 9 will be set for the foreseeable future, also with Engstrom and Pickford, Reinbacher becomes imo expendable

Caufield Suzuki Knies
Slavkosky. Hage. Demidov
Newhook. Kapanen. Dach.

01 Mar 2026 00:57:25
Right, his mo is exactly what we need.

01 Mar 2026 02:57:29
To be honest, Matthews centering a line with Demidov would probably bring him back to 60-70 goals so I’d be interested.

01 Mar 2026 12:14:10
I would be hesitant to give up that much for 1 player... they need to see what kind of player at the NHL level Reinbacher will be... plus, giving up first round picks doesn't bode well.

02 Mar 2026 02:42:20
For knies I would definitely give up that package… he’s the perfect fit to play alongside Suzuki and Caufield

02 Mar 2026 14:33:47
No for Knies.

24 Feb 2026 13:11:35
Edmonton:
Domi C/ RW
3rd 2028

Toronto:
Mangiapane RW
2nd 2028.

27 Feb 2026 06:09:49
I like it!

15 Feb 2026 19:47:45
Toronto:
Jesperi Kotkaniemi RW/ C (50%)
Mike Reilly D
Felix Unger Sörum RW
1st 2026

Carolina:
Bobby McMann RW (50%)
Morgan Rielly D

Toronto:
Pavel Mintyukov D
2nd 2027

Anaheim:
Scott Laughton C

Toronto:
2026 1st

Washington:
Oliver Ekman-Larsson D.

16 Feb 2026 15:34:10
not sure Reilly and McMann tip the scales that much.

19 Feb 2026 18:28:36
Don’t think Laughton gets you Mintyukov.

03 Feb 2026 02:17:53
This is a crazy trade idea that I don’t think would happen, but imo wouldn’t be too off . MTL trades with Toronto which would help habs now and in the future while also giving Toronto enough pieces to do a proper rebuild

MTL sends : hage, reinbacher, dach, 26 1st, 27 1st, 26 2nd and 27 2nd
Toronto sends : mathews and knies

Caufield Suzuki knies
Slafkovsky mathews demidov
Bolduc kapanen Newhook
Texier Evans Anderson

Hutson Dobson
Matheson guhle
Engstrom Pickford

Fowler/ dobes
With the cap skyrocketing, bad contracts coming off the book and the core all signed to long term deals, habs wouldn’t have any problem extending demidov and mathews to long term deals

I just feel that demidov/ mathews combo is match made in heaven with slaf as great compliment, not to mention knies is the perfect fit for Suzuki/ caufield.

05 Feb 2026 01:56:56
Montreal has no interest in Matthews and his ego.

06 Feb 2026 18:37:59
OMG…?.

01 Feb 2026 01:04:38
Maple Leafs and Wild

Maple Leafs trade Austin Matthews to the Wild

Wild trade Jesper Wallstedt, Yakov Trenin, David Jiricek, prospect Ryder Ritchie and a 2017 1st Round pick (17th overall pick)

26 Feb 2026 02:13:27
We have enough goalies.

01 Feb 2026 00:52:39
Maple Leafs and Kings

Maple Leafs trade William Nylander and Nick Robertson to the Kings

Kings trade Brandt Clarke, Andrei Kuzmenko, prospect Francesco Pinelli and the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

01 Feb 2026 00:43:05
Maple Leafs - Rangers

Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies to the Rangers

Rangers trade Will Cuylle, Braeden Schneider and Brennan Othman to the Maple Leafs.

17 Feb 2026 01:50:59
Why exactly would the Rangers do this?

28 Jan 2026 16:36:07
Colorado:
B. McMann

Toronto:
2nd 2027
2nd 2028

San Jose:
W. Nylander
N. Robertson

Toronto:
M. Misa
S. Dickinson.

29 Jan 2026 06:31:10
I dont see McMann having value of 2 second round picks. the second trade seems ok. but moving these players doesn't solve your main issue. when you have a supposed leader showing up when he feels like it, you won't win.

29 Jan 2026 11:45:51
Nylander might be the only guy on the team that deserves to stay.

29 Jan 2026 16:36:16
Doubt Habs could get him, but id like McMann on 4th line.. like his grit.

31 Jan 2026 22:03:38
Why would San Jose do that?

06 Feb 2026 18:40:19
More generous leaf trades from the pretend MTL fan.

08 Feb 2026 15:17:12
McMann could fetch that potentially. His cap hit is low, he can play up and down the lineup (mind you I would keep him on your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th line), hes quick, scores in bunches (but streaky) . We will see what the market is at after the olympic break.

06 Jan 2026 18:32:06
Vancouver:
M. Rielley D

Toronto:
J. Debrusk Rw.

08 Jan 2026 05:26:36
This was funny.

02 Jan 2026 03:28:46
If leafs are out of it by the deadline. Just blow it up now.

Leafs - Mathews

Sharks - Misa, Dickinson, 1st and a cap dump.

02 Jan 2026 15:21:04
San Jose has no interest in destroying its rebuild.

02 Jan 2026 17:08:00
For just over 2 years of Matthews?

03 Jan 2026 21:54:51
Sharks already have a better franchise player in Celebrini. I see him in that State, just wearing Kings colors.

27 Dec 2025 01:05:24
Mtl:Dobes, Gallagher

Toronto:Stolartz,Knies(3 million retain)

04 Jan 2026 12:17:42
Montreal declines.

05 Jan 2026 17:43:56
toronto declines.

12 Dec 2025 14:40:09
Toronto Trades
NRobertson

Vancouver Trades
Garland

Leafs need more on RW and The Canucks need more on LW.


Thoughts ?

16 Dec 2025 04:25:02
Van wants picks.

19 Dec 2025 14:06:21
BumblebeeTuna_18
Source that says Vancouver wants picks for Garland?

21 Dec 2025 02:47:19
They want to be younger AND talented. It seems most toronto fans want to dismiss N Robertson.

I think Van can do better elsewhere

22 Dec 2025 00:17:32
Horrible trade, no comments in favour, yet 7 upvotes?

You look foolish when you obviously upvote your own posts Pinball.

31 Dec 2025 14:37:46
Chickenfoot,
I never ever upvote myself and if I crash and burn I crash and burn.
So you're wrong that I do that.

09 Dec 2025 22:13:12
Nashville Trades
FForsberg

Toronto Trades
Domi
Woll

Preds going nowhere fast again this season get Woll even though injured his ceiling is high, Domi fills in probably on the second line at Centre.
Leafs probably still looking for that Marner replacement and getting FForsberg would certainly help going forward this season.



Thoughts ?

10 Dec 2025 17:32:37
Geez pinball how about Nashville throw in Josi as well. Lol.

11 Dec 2025 18:53:17
Jesus man. The only way this works is on Chel with force trades on. Nashville may be going nowhere fast, but we aren't exactly playing lights out either lol. And just because they aren't playing well doesn't mean they are going to give top players away either.

14 Dec 2025 14:37:40
Toronto needs to get a top notch goaltender, which has been lacking for years now. I would be looking to get that spot locked down first as there is enough scoring on the front end.

22 Dec 2025 00:19:55
Leafs, like NSH, going nowhere fast too. Both need to rebuild and get younger.

03 Dec 2025 22:41:41
I feel Austin Matthews glory days in Toronto are over. Yes, he will be there, but I dont think he totally wants to be . He seems better suited as an LA King . So in off-season.

To LA
Austin Matthews
Morgan Reilly

To Torono
Quentin Byfield
Brandt Clarke
Carter George
2026 1st Rnd
2027 2nd rnd

Leafs fans...would you do this..?

04 Dec 2025 01:35:40
Bro. You’re high on some rubbish I’d love to have right now if you think the leafs are getting all that for that package.

04 Dec 2025 04:59:40
TheDawg.... haha.. I wish I was . But ya, maybe Kings wouldn't do that.

04 Dec 2025 16:01:42
Teams are going to be wary about trading for the often injured Matthews and a declining Reilly. The Leafs won't get as much of a return for them as Leaf fans and media would would believe.

05 Dec 2025 11:39:08
I don't disagree that trading Capt Ego would be a bad thing. but that's alot for LA to give up. no way 3 young players and 2 high draft o8cks. . peel it back again and repost.

05 Dec 2025 19:33:00
Hmm retry hey,, well this is why I shouldn't post Trade proposals hahah.
As much as I dont care for the player , hes still a very valuable commodity.
Any of you guys see a scenario where the Leafs and Kings could make a gold deal here?

07 Dec 2025 13:16:27
SOSA: I can see Matthews in LA, and I can see LA wanting Matthews. I can also foresee Treliving realizing the need to rebuild is now and grab some young players and picks for his star.

The decision-making in some markets is hampered for non-hockey reasons. Some owners meddle (VAN) and some take a long time to reach a consensus. (The leafs and flames fall into this category. )

I think you’ve tapped into something here with proposing a Matthews trade. Whether Treliving can convince the board of the need to trade Matthews to start a rebuild is an open question. Hockey reasons scream YES, but Rogers likes having him in their marketing campaigns too.

Though the return from LA likely to be quite as generous, and Rielly is unlikely to waive his NTC for family reasons, I think you’re on to something that may well happen this summer. ?.

07 Dec 2025 16:47:00
I think Mathews for Byfield and Clarke would be fair. Remove Rielly and the other pieces.

02 Dec 2025 15:13:06
To PHI

Connor Garland

To Van

2027 1st round pick

Flyers have 2 first round picks, Toronto's and their own.

Garland has played his best hockey under coach Tochette. Toilette knows how to deploy Garland.

Van needs to get younger. They need to rebuild properly.

03 Dec 2025 13:03:29
connor garland is not worth a 1st.

26 Nov 2025 21:07:07
Toronto sends Matthews, Reilly, Cowan and Danford to the Canucks for Petterson and Hughes. Shake up for both teams without going rebuild.

Reilly might waive to go home.

26 Nov 2025 22:17:07
This kind of kitchen sink trade is always fun, and it’s such a hard year to put trades together, so why not?

In my humble opinion, both teams need to get real and rebuild. The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. Neither team wants to delay the inevitable and waste valuable time.

Matthews looks ridiculous wearing the “C”. He is a great goal scorer when healthy, period. But a “leader” he is not. Meanwhile, Tavares looks like a new man without the C and with his new team-friendly deal.

27 Nov 2025 15:26:48
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years. "

Good one Chickenfoot. I like that!

Happy US Thanksgiving.

29 Nov 2025 00:59:16
why would Canucks trade one disinterested player for a more expensive one.

03 Dec 2025 15:15:20
???????.

26 Oct 2025 06:20:10
TOR Receives:
Weegar
Farabee
2026 3rd round pick

CGY Receives:
Cowan
Robertson
2026 2nd round pick
2027 5th round pick


Ii know there will be a lot of leafs fans on here id even suggest trading Cowan but I think this is fair value. Toronto desperately needs help on D and the fact they couldn't get anything for Marner means they need to bounce back with a win now trade or risk losing the 3 Atlantic spots to FLA, MTL, DET.

As for Calgary they get a nice offensive prospect that won't be ready for 1-2 years which fits if they are able to score a top 5 pick this year, they get someone younger to replace farabee which hasn't worked and then they upgrade a 3 to a 2

26 Oct 2025 17:46:16
Calgary would get better offers than that.

26 Oct 2025 19:03:03
I'm sure you are joking, Calgary should lock Leaf's phone number with a proposal like that.

27 Oct 2025 23:59:47
CGY will so much better trading Weegar alone.

26 Nov 2025 15:20:20
Actually, to all you TO fans. As a Flames fan I feel it our obligation to provide you with WEEGAR (75% retained), ANDERSON (75% retained) and take Domi and whatever other dud you feel we deserve!