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Zach Werenski is reportedly willing to be traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a potential blockbuster for Toronto’s defense, but the deal carries a $9.58 million cap hit and would require significant assets from Columbus, making it uncertain despite Werenski's prime age and strong production.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL draft, with Justin Bieber on hand to welcome the Penn State standout. McKenna had a standout 2025-26 season for Penn State (Big Ten Freshman of the Year and scoring leader) after a WHL stint with Medicine Hat, and Toronto is reshaping its roster after a 32-36-14 campaign, including the signing-trade acquisition of defenseman Darren Raddysh under GM John Chayka.
Brandon Carlo was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the St. Louis Blues for two 2026 third-round picks. The 29-year-old defenseman is under a six-year, $24.6 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent after next season, bringing size and experience to the Blues’ blueline and reuniting him with former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery.
Toronto selected Gavin McKenna No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 18-year-old forward is projected for a 63-point rookie season (22 goals, 41 assists) and could slot on Toronto's top line or first power play, potentially boosting the Leafs’ fantasy upside and Matthews’ outlook. McKenna is among NHL.com’s top rookies for 2026-27 and is viewed as a Calder Trophy frontrunner among rookies.
Toronto selected Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 pick, aiming for an instant offensive boost, while San Jose reshaped its future with two top-10 picks (Ivar Stenberg at No. 2 and Keaton Verhoeff at No. 9) and a later move to acquire Ryan Lin at No. 21; Seattle added Chase Reid at No. 7 and St. Louis traded for Mason McTavish, highlighting a draft night focused on depth and high-end prospects across positions.
St. Louis Blues acquire defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for 2026 picks No. 73 and 76. Carlo, a 29-year-old veteran standing 6-foot-5 and 227 pounds, appeared in 55 games for Toronto last season and brings size, experience, and two-way ability to the Blues' back end.
Toronto trades defenseman Brandon Carlo to the St. Louis Blues for two third-round picks (Nos. 73 and 76) in this draft, then uses those picks to select Zach Olsen and Mans Gudmundsson. Under new GM John Chayka, the Leafs are remaking their back end to add mobility and offense, while the Blues add a veteran right-shot defenseman to stabilize their group as they await their prospect pipeline.
Toronto selected Gavin McKenna No. 1 in the 2026 NHL Draft, giving the Maple Leafs a dynamic, high-skill playmaker whose arrival could catalyze a rebuild and potentially pair with captain Auston Matthews on the top line and power play. The franchise, coming off a chaotic season, hopes his elite IQ and scoring punch translate quickly, though the jump to the NHL and the Toronto spotlight present early challenges.
San Jose Sharks hold the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft as Toronto and St. Louis reportedly bid to move up; Leafs and Blues each own valuable draft assets (including Buffalo’s second-round pick and several first-rounders) and are linked to upgrading for No. 2, while San Jose remains focused on high-end blueline help and has heard a potentially serious offer from GM Mike Grier. Meanwhile, Ethan Cardwell re-signed with the Sharks and development camp details were released.
Toronto Marlies' Calder Cup win showcased the Maple Leafs' developing depth, with Easton Cowan's three assists in the clincher fueling thoughts of a future Toronto Stanley Cup run, while teammates Jacob Quillan, Ben Danford and Artur Akhtyamov also impressed and a tribute to Rodion Amirov added an emotional note.
The Tampa Bay Lightning, unable to re-sign Darren Raddysh, traded the top-scoring defenseman to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a sign-and-trade, sending a 2026 fifth-round pick back to Tampa and landing an eight-year contract for Raddysh at an $8.5 million AAV. The move returns Raddysh home to the Toronto area and gives Toronto a right-shot defenseman who posted a breakout 70-point season, while the Lightning must now replace his production.
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2026 fifth-round pick and signed him to an eight-year contract extension, adding a premier two-way blueliner with strong scoring and playmaking credentials.
The Philadelphia Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit from the Toronto Maple Leafs, in exchange for goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and Philadelphia’s third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Athletic’s expanded 2026 NHL staff mock draft projects Gavin McKenna as the No. 1 pick for the Toronto Maple Leafs and rounds out the first 32 picks with detailed player assessments and potential trades (including a Sharks–Rangers swap), highlighting how teams might shape their rosters around this top prospect and other top risers across the board.
Pro Hockey Rumors reports Dylan Larkin’s trade market is broadening beyond Detroit’s original three-team list as GM Steve Yzerman stays in contact with agent Pat Brisson; Dallas is among teams checking in, and a third-party team could be included to balance assets. Larkin, 29, had 34 goals and 67 points last season at an $8.7M cap hit. Auston Matthews appears likely to return to Toronto after cordial talks with newly hired Leafs GM John Chayka, though nothing is official. Despite chatter linking Werenski to a move due to friendship with Larkin, Columbus has received no trade request, and Werenski—who posted 22 goals and 81 points with Norris Trophy honors while logging heavy minutes—has two years left on his contract. The piece also includes a reader poll on Larkin’s destination.