Still one month out from training camp, the joy of summer lists and rankings continues. On Monday, Bleacher Report’s Adam Gretz put together a ranking of every team’s top defenceman heading into the 2025-26 season. Morgan Rielly was named the Maple Leafs’ best blue liner, landing 22nd on the list overall. On Rielly, Gretz writes: … Read more
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. We’ve signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract extension pic.twitter.com/z2mCHnSdAT — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) August 5, 2025 The terms of the new deal have yet to be disclosed. Villeneuve … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced late Thursday night that they have traded Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Henry Thrun. TRADE: We’ve acquired defenceman Henry Thrun from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Ryan Reaves pic.twitter.com/dZKTlDwXGP — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 11, 2025 Reaves, 37, was signed … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford arrives at his second development camp more confident and eager to learn as much as he can. The on-ice festivities kicked off on Thursday and will be running throughout the weekend as the Leafs brass get their first look at recently drafted prospects as well as assess the status … Read more
On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed defenceman Blake Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract. Smith just completed his season with the OHL’s Flint Firebirds, recording a career-best 10 goals and 32 points in 64 games during the regular season, adding an assist in five playoff games. The deal is set to … Read more
The Vancouver Canucks picked up a 2-1 victory over the league-leading Washington Capitals on Saturday night and it was a special night for defenceman Elias Pettersson, who made his NHL debut. “It was a lot of fun, and I was just trying to enjoy the moment,” said Pettersson. “Yeah, I’m really happy.” D-Petey, as he … Read more