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Report: Maple Leafs doing 'due diligence' as they contemplate trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs aren't going to rush into a trade for another defenceman just because their best defensive defenceman went down with injury. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the Maple Leafs are doing some internal due diligence on potential replacements for Chris Tanev, who went down Saturday night with an upper-body injury against the Colorado Avalanche. Tanev appeared in just 11 games last season due to concussion, spine, and core-muscle injuries, and now have no timeline on when Tanev's going to return. INSIDER TRADING… - Leafs’ due diligence on Tanev injury - “We want Larkin!” aftermath - Edvinsson returns to NA amid stalemate - NYR’s goaltending - Tough start by the Flyers WATCH: https://t.co/p4Tis04lcS — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) October 13, 2026 For now, it sounds like Oliver Ekman-Larsson is going to get more minutes, while Nick Blankenburg will see regular action. There's also Ben Danford, a Leafs top prospect, who is currently banged up in the AHL, but could get a look once healthy. Danford plays a very similar game to Tanev, and is a former first-round pick. The Maple Leafs have multiple players on LTIR, so they have some financial resources to make a move. The issue is, Ekman-Larsson is a prime trade candidate, and at this point, would be a risk to move just based on other internal options. Recently, there's been lots of chatter about Zach Whitecloud from the Calgary Flames. He's certainly one of the many right-handed defencemen available on the open market. There's also Easton Cowan up front, but word is they'll only consider moving Cowan for a #1 defenceman, so think Quinn Hughes or Zach Werenski. As the Leafs head to Utah to faceoff against the Mammoth, don't expect to see a move from John Chayka this week, as Toronto is going to stay patient. At least, for now.
Maple Leafs’ McKenna Matches Feat Not Seen Since 1984
Maple Leafs’ McKenna Matches Feat Not Seen Since 1984
Filling The Big Hole On D: Leafs vs. Mammoth
The Toronto Maple Leafs finish up their three-game road swing against the young-and-talented Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night, hoping to The post Filling The Big Hole On D: Leafs vs. Mammoth first appeared on Hockey HotStove .
New Information leaks regarding Chris Tanev's future
Chris Tanev's injury is causing a lot of issues for the Maple Leafs, but new information shows that perhaps this delay is how Toronto's going to react to future ones
Maple Leafs Trade Rumors; Looking at Whitecloud
The Toronto Maple Leafs could use some defensive upgrades this season, and one player has emerged as a potential target. […]
7 Best-Fit Trade Destinations Listed For Simon Edvinsson
With reports that about a third of the league would be interested in trading for Simon Edvinsson, there are plenty of rumors surrounding the Detroit Red Wings' unsigned restricted free agent. And undoubtedly, if you asked fans in the 31 other NHL markets, the number would be even higher. The top-pairing D-man and the Wings are still far apart in contract talks, and the 23-year-old has said that he 'prefers' to be traded at this point. We learned today that he's at least returning to North America to continue working out, somewhere on the East Coast, with trainers set up by his agency. But which trade locations make the most sense, and are the best fits for Edvinsson? Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff helps us cut through the clutter, and list seven trade destinations for the Red Wings' M.I.A. blueliner to keep an eye on, in alphabetical order: Boston Bruins The B's have been rumored to be trying to figure out the means to make a deal for the big (6'6") Detroit D-man. Larkin notes that the Bruins " struggled to defend in their own end last season, with an expected goal differential that placed them among the league’s draft lottery contenders." The sticking point would be the asking price. The Red Wings would undoubtedly ask for emerging young center and top Boston prospect, James Hagens. But Larkin figures that could be a "deal-breaker" for Bruins GM Don Sweeney. NY Islanders Imagine pairing up Edvinsson and Matthew Schaefer on the same blueline. The Isles are no doubt imagining what that could look like. They also have an Alexander Romanov-sized hole on their blueline thanks to a season-ending torn ACL. Philadelphia Flyers Many pundits have called the Flyers a great fit for Edvinsson. And perhaps no team could use him more than this one. After surrendering 28 goals in a dreadful season-opening seven-game winless streak, Philly is looking to upgrade its blueline (and its offense, and everything else, to be honest). Insider Elliotte Freidman reported last week that the Flyers were one of the teams in on him. The #Flyers are reportedly one of the teams “circling” on Detroit’s Simon Edvinsson. Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) on Sportsnet’s The Fan Hockey Show today: “I gotta think they’re one of the teams circling around on Edvinsson.” Edvinsson (23), an RFA, reported to camp but returned to Sweden last week without signing. The Swedish defenseman is a rare blend of size (6’6”, 222 lbs), speed, and skill that could cement the #Flyers blueline long-term. 2025-26: 72 GP, 9 G, 16 A, 25 PTS, +12, 22:21 TOI/GP (H/T @RinkyReport) — Flyers Nation (@FlyersNation) October 5, 2026 Seattle Kraken As usual, the Kraken are wading through another season in the mushy middle—as Larkin notes, nowhere near good enough to make noise as a playoff team, but nowhere bad enough to get a franchise-changing top draft pick. Sure, Chase Reid at No. 7 last June could eventually be a top-pairing stud. But for now, he's just 18, and playing college hockey in the NCAA. The Kraken could use a star puck-mover like Edvinsson on their backline. Toronto Maple Leafs At this point, we know that new GM John Chayka is not shy to pull off a big, splashy move to try to improve the Buds' outlook. The sign-and-trade for Darren Raddysh and the blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko are proof of that. But everyone in hockey knows that Chayka is looking to improve his blueline further, and nobody would be surprised if he tried valiantly to make a deal for Edvinsson. What kind of package he could offer, however, that's what hockey pundits can't figure out. Utah Mammoth This is a team on the rise that has been pegged by many to be a frontrunner for Edvinsson (and Hellebuyck, for that matter). The price could be top young center prospect Caleb Desnoyers. Vancouver Canucks The Sedin twins are running the front office in Vancouver now, and it would make sense for them to use their Swedish connections to try to land Edvinsson as a premier building block for the team's rebuilding future.
Maple Leafs reveal lineup for Mammoth game with key defenseman missing
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Utah Mammoth tonight and will need to do so without Chris Tanev
Maple Leafs given a perfect chance to acquire underrated scoring depth via waivers
Harrison Scott hit waivers on Tuesday and if the Maple Leafs want to add some scoring depth at the AHL and possibly NHL level, claiming him is a good start.
Jim Hiller makes baffling power play decision and fans are not happy
Jim Hiller decided to make some Leafs fans unhappy after he chose to move Gavin McKenna down from the PP1 unit in favour of a returning John Tavares.
Maple Leafs have a difficult decision to make on this pending free agent
This Maple Leafs forward is set to hit the open market next summer, which puts the team in a tough spot.