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Ex-Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves May Have Found His Next Career
Ex-Maple Leafs Ryan Reaves May Have Found His Next Career
Maple Leafs Continue To Discuss Offseason Trades
John Chayka has been a busy man since taking over for Brad Treliving in Toronto, but that doesn't mean the Maple Leafs general manager is anyone close to finished tinkering with his roster. Chayka continues to discuss multiple trade scenarios with executives around the league, and while the Matthew Knies' trade rumors have slowed down considerably, defenceman Morgan Rielly continues to be a target in trade talks, and is likely getting moved before the start of next season. Rielly has submitted a list of four teams in the western conference he'd consider a trade too, and word is, Chayka and Rielly have agreed to bring forth other offers if teams do reach out. While the Vancouver Canucks are likely on Rielly's list, there hasn't been a trade offer lined up for Chayka's liking yet. Would Jake DeBrusk be a good swap? The Anaheim Ducks had interest in Rielly and made calls to Chayka weeks ago, but with Leo Carlsson taking up a massive chunk of their cap space, Rielly's no longer an option on their back end at $7.5 million AAV. The San Jose Sharks made a trade offer before July 1, but have since turned their attention elsewhere, and brought in Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers. Rielly has four seasons left on his contract and owns trade protection, so he'll have all the say in the matter, and frankly, he's made it very clear to the Leafs' new management regime, he prefers to play out his contract in Toronto. However, with his declining defensive metrics, a couple of fresh faces on the back end, and the need to shed some salary, Rielly remains a prime trade candidate for the Maple Leafs. Chayka's made one thing very clear to onlooking GM's, he won't add a trade sweetener to move Rielly, or retain a significant portion of his remaining contract.
The case to keep Dakota Joshua to start the season despite new management
The case to keep Dakota Joshua to start the season despite new management
Maple Leafs' discarded pieces are becoming central to Kyle Dubas' Penguins plan
Kyle Dubas may not admit that he misses the Maple Leafs but he's building his own version and two key pieces are going to determine if it's a success or failure.
NHL Insider believes Morgan Rielly will still be traded before next season
NHL insider Chris Johnston believes the expectation is that Rielly will be traded before the start of the 2026-27 season.
Scott Laughton was interested in a return to the Maple Leafs this summer
Former Maple Leafs fan favorite Scott Laughton "explored" a return to Toronto, but ultimately passed on it for a good reason.
How the Maple Leafs replaced Scott Laughton without finding a direct replacement
Scott Laughton was vital to Toronto's lineup before being traded to LA, and with him sticking with the Kings, the team took a unique strategy to replace him.
Jack Campbell Was Everyman in Pads, And Maple Leafs Fans Loved Him
Jack Campbell Was Everyman in Pads, And Maple Leafs Fans Loved Him
Former Maple Leafs Goaltender Jack Campbell Retires From NHL
After eight seasons played in the NHL, former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell announced he was retiring on Sunday. Campbell was considered to be a starting goalie in the NHL at one point until his tenure in Toronto wrecked his mental health. The lack of consistency would later define the latter part of his NHL career, as he became a journeyman, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, and eventually playing his last professional hockey in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He'd enter the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program in Oct. 2024 prior to concluding his career in 2024-25 with the Griffins. Campbell played 176 games in the NHL, split between the Los Angeles Kings, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Edmonton Oilers. His career totals are: 93-52-18, 2.76 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage. "I grew up my entire life chasing one dream and that was to play in the NHL," Campbell said in a video posted on his Instagram account. "I was fortunate enough to accomplish that goal of playing eight seasons in the NHL, becoming an NHL All-Star (2021-22) and thankfully on paper, living a pretty awesome life. Super grateful for my days of playing but what a lot of people don't see is the personal battles that I went through throughout my career. Not having somebody to hold me accountable for having a well-balanced life, that's when I found four years ago my life coach, who's completely changed everything for me." Moving on from the sport of hockey is a tough decision, and for many players who career fizzled out before their time, they have to find a new trade. Campbell has taken the next step in his career, becoming an identity and performance "Walking away from hockey wasn't easy," Campbell said. "It gave me more than I could have ever imagined. But over the last few years, I realized the work that brought me the most fulfillment wasn't stopping pucks, it was helping people become who they're capable of becoming." Campbell was drafted 11th overall in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Dallas Stars, and his most successful season came in 2021-22, where he ended the year with a 31-9-6 record, a.914 save percentage, and a 2.64 GAA.
Calder winner Matthew Schaefer gives Gavin McKenna a blueprint for his Leafs debut
Matthew Schaefer gave some advice to Gavin McKenna ahead of his NHL debut and implored him to gain the experience first and worry about the expectations later.