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10-08-2025
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Trade pitch sees Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with breakout forward who may not fit in Craig Berube's lineup
Trade pitch sees Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with breakout forward who may not fit in Craig Berube's lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a pretty solid offseason so far, they are still missing a couple key pieces for Craig Berube's new-look lineup. Swapping out finesse for physicality, the Maple Leafs are looking to be meaner, tougher, and potentially downright nasty at points. Their added depth shows they have a clear goal in mind, but they still lack a solid playoff performer. Instead of the typical names that have been thrown about, and all this talk about expensive top-six targets, perhaps it would best behoove Brad Treliving to think smaller, well at least in name value. That's what Cole Shelton of thinks, as he believes the team should take a chance at swapping out Bobby McMann for Alexei Toropchenko, but would it actually work out for the Maple Leafs? Looking at it from the outside, not really considering that McMann just scored 20 goals for the team, and Toropchenko only hit four goals last season, but does have 60 points in 259 games (30 goals, 30 assists). But he has familiarity with Craig Berube, having played under him and finding some moderate success. He also adds a huge dynamic; literally. He's 6'6, 222 pounds and is a physical force (223 hits last season). If he can find his offensive success again, he can add roughly the same output as McMann, with a better fit in the overall lineup. With how the Maple Leafs are built now, adding Toropchenko is a great way to keep that DNA change while also improving over McMann's inconsistencies (McMann had no goals this postseason, at least Toropchenko had two) and at only 26, clears the Leafs forward in age by a good few years; McMann just turned 29. The Leafs would have to do some some shuffling to get Toropchenko in the lineup, where we could see something like this: Matthew Knies -- Auston Matthews -- Max Domi Matias Maccelli -- John Tavares -- William Nylander Dakota Joshua -- Nicolas Roy -- Nick Robertson Alexey Toropchenko - Scott Laughton -- Steven Lorentz This all depends on Toronto moving Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf out of the lineup, but overall this gives Craig Berube a massive amount of depth, while still giving him the physical presence he almost demands. It may seem silly to sell on Bobby McMann especially after a 20-goal season, but the Maple Leafs are in the business of change, and there's no one better to bring that than Alexey Toropchenko.
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10-08-2025
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Trade pitch sees Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with breakout forward who may not fit in Craig Berube's lineup
Trade pitch sees Toronto Maple Leafs part ways with breakout forward who may not fit in Craig Berube's lineup originally appeared on The Sporting News Although the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a pretty solid offseason so far, they are still missing a couple key pieces for Craig Berube's new-look lineup. Swapping out finesse for physicality, the Maple Leafs are looking to be meaner, tougher, and potentially downright nasty at points. Their added depth shows they have a clear goal in mind, but they still lack a solid playoff performer. Instead of the typical names that have been thrown about, and all this talk about expensive top-six targets, perhaps it would best behoove Brad Treliving to think smaller, well at least in name value. That's what Cole Shelton of thinks, as he believes the team should take a chance at swapping out Bobby McMann for Alexei Toropchenko, but would it actually work out for the Maple Leafs? Looking at it from the outside, not really considering that McMann just scored 20 goals for the team, and Toropchenko only hit four goals last season, but does have 60 points in 259 games (30 goals, 30 assists). But he has familiarity with Craig Berube, having played under him and finding some moderate success. He also adds a huge dynamic; literally. He's 6'6, 222 pounds and is a physical force (223 hits last season). If he can find his offensive success again, he can add roughly the same output as McMann, with a better fit in the overall lineup. With how the Maple Leafs are built now, adding Toropchenko is a great way to keep that DNA change while also improving over McMann's inconsistencies (McMann had no goals this postseason, at least Toropchenko had two) and at only 26, clears the Leafs forward in age by a good few years; McMann just turned 29. The Leafs would have to do some some shuffling to get Toropchenko in the lineup, where we could see something like this: Matthew Knies -- Auston Matthews -- Max Domi Matias Maccelli -- John Tavares -- William Nylander Dakota Joshua -- Nicolas Roy -- Nick Robertson Alexey Toropchenko - Scott Laughton -- Steven Lorentz This all depends on Toronto moving Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf out of the lineup, but overall this gives Craig Berube a massive amount of depth, while still giving him the physical presence he almost demands. It may seem silly to sell on Bobby McMann especially after a 20-goal season, but the Maple Leafs are in the business of change, and there's no one better to bring that than Alexey Toropchenko.
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09-08-2025
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Maple Leafs trade pitch could see them target Chicago star and former Stanley Cup winner to replace Mitch Marner
Maple Leafs trade pitch could see them target Chicago star and former Stanley Cup winner to replace Mitch Marner originally appeared on The Sporting News It's obvious that the Toronto Maple Leafs and GM Brad Treliving want to add one more piece to their identity change puzzle, while also making sure they replace as much of the offense lost by the departure of Mitch Marner as they can. So far they've added a ton of depth with the acquisitions of Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, Michael and Pezzetta while also bringing back guys like Nick Robertson and Steven Lorentz; but there's still something missing. Which is why believes the Maple Leafs should go all-in and make a deal for a veteran winger who could add some serious punch. According to the article, Toronto should target Teuvo Teravainen as a great way to shore up their top-six and make it happen by parting with Robertson, Calle Järnkrok, and 2024 first-round pick Ben Danford. That seems like a bit of an overpayment for the winger but it's really not if you break it down. Danford, the clear centrepiece of the deal is currently stuck in a logjam with Toronto's defense and is still a few years away from making it, but Toronto is built to win-now. The Blackhawks are not going to be doing much, so he'll get time to grow. Plus, it gives Robertson a chance to play in the top-six and get meaningful minutes to help his progression, and Jarnkrok is essentially a free 3/4C who can mentor the younger players. Last season, Teravainen registered 58 points in 82 games last season (15 goals, 43 assists) but finished an unsightly minus-23. With Max Domi likely to slide in on the top spot, Teravainen would be a lock for the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, and helps give Bobby McMann out by lessening his pressure to perform; a sore spot at times. Toronto would need Chicago to end up either retaining some money or dumping a bunch of cap elsewhere, as it could cost them $5.4-million to bring him in. While the Maple Leafs may be reluctant to part with Robertson after the whirlwind saga of his tenure, and they would love to keep Jarnkrok and Danford has a ton of shutdown potential. But it's time to act now, and for Brad Treliving he's got his perfect piece just waiting.
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23-07-2025
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Report: Nick Robertson's Arbitration Hearing Date With Maple Leafs Revealed
There's a date for restricted free agent Nick Robertson's arbitration hearing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to the 23-year-old's hearing date is set for August 3, though there's always the chance that he and the Maple Leafs agree on a number before they reach arbitration. Robertson was extended a qualifying offer by Toronto, allowing the club to retain his rights entering the offseason, before filing for arbitration on July 5. Robertson is coming off a career year for goals with 15, plus seven assists for 22 points in 69 games this season. It was also a career year for games played, however, the forward lost out on a lineup spot once the playoffs rolled around. He appeared in three games with Toronto in the postseason, registering a goal and an assist in that span, against the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers. It's now over a year since Robertson reportedly requested a trade out of Toronto before signing a one-year, $875,000 contract with the team on September 10. You'll Need Prime Video To Watch These 6 Key Maple Leafs Games in 2025-26 Amazon's streaming service, Prime Video, has released its upcoming schedule of games for the 2025-26 season, which will exclusively feature six Toronto Maple Leafs games for the second consecutive year. "I think Nick is a good player," Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said in June. "He's still a young player, he's still an evolving player, but he's got a skill set, and he shoots it in the net. That's a good skill set to have." With Toronto's increased depth, it'll still be difficult for Robertson to crack the Maple Leafs' lineup consistently next season. The club added Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua this summer via trades, while losing Mitch Marner, Pontus Holmberg, and potentially Max Pacioretty. However, the Maple Leafs can use his scoring touch within their bottom six. In 156 career games with Toronto, Robertson has 56 points (32 goals and 24 assists), while averaging just over 11.5 minutes per game. 'Always Working His Ass Off': Sharks' Ryan Reaves Praises Auston Matthews After First Year As Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews might have had a down year with goalscoring, but there was growth in other facets of his game. The last Maple Leafs player to opt for arbitration was former Toronto forward Connor Dewar. The NHLPA revealed on July 4, 2024, that he elected for salary arbitration. Dewar and the Maple Leafs agreed to a one-year, $1.18 million contract 19 days later, on July 23. Other RFAs who've elected for arbitration this summer include Chicago Blackhawks' Arvid Soderblom (July 28), New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (July 29), Winnipeg Jets' Dylan Samberg (July 30), Buffalo Sabres' Conor Timmins (August 2), and Montreal Canadiens' Jayden Struble (August 3). This article originally appeared on The Hockey News: Report: Nick Robertson's Arbitration Hearing Date With Maple Leafs Revealed (Top photo of Robertson: Nick Turchiaro / Imagn Images)
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23-07-2025
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Report: Nick Robertson's Arbitration Hearing Date With Maple Leafs Revealed
There's a date for restricted free agent Nick Robertson's arbitration hearing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to the 23-year-old's hearing date is set for August 3, though there's always the chance that he and the Maple Leafs agree on a number before they reach arbitration. Robertson was extended a qualifying offer by Toronto, allowing the club to retain his rights entering the offseason, before filing for arbitration on July 5. Robertson is coming off a career year for goals with 15, plus seven assists for 22 points in 69 games this season. It was also a career year for games played, however, the forward lost out on a lineup spot once the playoffs rolled around. He appeared in three games with Toronto in the postseason, registering a goal and an assist in that span, against the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers. It's now over a year since Robertson reportedly requested a trade out of Toronto before signing a one-year, $875,000 contract with the team on September 10. You'll Need Prime Video To Watch These 6 Key Maple Leafs Games in 2025-26 Amazon's streaming service, Prime Video, has released its upcoming schedule of games for the 2025-26 season, which will exclusively feature six Toronto Maple Leafs games for the second consecutive year. "I think Nick is a good player," Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said in June. "He's still a young player, he's still an evolving player, but he's got a skill set, and he shoots it in the net. That's a good skill set to have." With Toronto's increased depth, it'll still be difficult for Robertson to crack the Maple Leafs' lineup consistently next season. The club added Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua this summer via trades, while losing Mitch Marner, Pontus Holmberg, and potentially Max Pacioretty. However, the Maple Leafs can use his scoring touch within their bottom six. In 156 career games with Toronto, Robertson has 56 points (32 goals and 24 assists), while averaging just over 11.5 minutes per game. 'Always Working His Ass Off': Sharks' Ryan Reaves Praises Auston Matthews After First Year As Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews might have had a down year with goalscoring, but there was growth in other facets of his game. The last Maple Leafs player to opt for arbitration was former Toronto forward Connor Dewar. The NHLPA revealed on July 4, 2024, that he elected for salary arbitration. Dewar and the Maple Leafs agreed to a one-year, $1.18 million contract 19 days later, on July 23. Other RFAs who've elected for arbitration this summer include Chicago Blackhawks' Arvid Soderblom (July 28), New York Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov (July 29), Winnipeg Jets' Dylan Samberg (July 30), Buffalo Sabres' Conor Timmins (August 2), and Montreal Canadiens' Jayden Struble (August 3). This article originally appeared on The Hockey News: Report: Nick Robertson's Arbitration Hearing Date With Maple Leafs Revealed (Top photo of Robertson: Nick Turchiaro / Imagn Images)
