Toronto Maple Leafs News

Toronto immediately signed Radddysh to an eight-year contract worth $68.0 million ($8.5M AAV) after acquiring him from Tampa Bay for a 2026 5th round pick on Friday. The 30-year-old joins Toronto after four seasons in Tampa Bay and a career year in 2025-26 which saw him finish third in goals amongst defensemen (22) and seventh in points (70). He is expected to join Toronto's top powerplay and defensive pairing for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Toronto immediately signed Radddysh to an eight-year contract worth $68.0 million ($8.5M AAV) after acquiring him from Tampa Bay for a 2026 5th round pick on Friday. The 30-year-old joins Toronto after four seasons in Tampa Bay and a career year in 2025-26 which saw him finish third in goals amongst defensemen (22) and seventh in points (70). He is expected to join Toronto's top powerplay and defensive pairing for the start of the 2026-27 season.

Koblar was Toronto's 2025 2nd round pick (64th overall) and has signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on Tuesday. The 18-year-old represents Norway's National Team and had six goals and nine points in the World Championships this season. He is expected to play for Rogle BK (SHL) for the 2026-27 season.

The first domino of the John Chayka era in Toronto has fallen as the Maple Leafs acquired Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson, and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Andrea was Philadelphia's 2020 2nd round pick (54th overall) and struggled to crack their lineup consistently for the last three seasons appearing in a career high 61 games in 2025-26. He is expected to be a key part of Toronto's defensive unit for years to come and will hope to build on his two goals, 13 points and +15 plus/minus from last season.

Toronto proceeded to swap goaltenders on Tuesday with Philadelphia as the Maple Leafs acquired Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 3rd-round pick from Philadelphia for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Ersson represented Sweden at the Four Nations Tournament in 2024-25 but struggled mightily last season, posting a horrific 3.12 GAA and .870 SV% across 33 appearances while posting a 14-11-5 record. He is expected to compete for the starting role in Toronto for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Domi underwent surgery to address an issue he was dealing with throughout the 2025-26 season, but complications have arisen, making his availability for training camp uncertain. The 31-year-old forward scored 36 points (12G / 24A) and recorded a career-worst -29 plus/minus through 80 games last season.

Andrae will dress on Monday as the Flyers opt to shuffle their lineup after suffering a 3-0 defeat in Game 1. Noah Juulsen will sit in his place.

Noah Juulsen will draw into Philadelphia's lineup for Game Six, sending Andrae to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Andrae is averaging 10:20 time-on-ice and has zero points through two games this postseason.

Andrae was limited to only 9:39 time-on-ice in Game One due to an upper-body injury and was subsequently sidelined for Game Two. That said, the 24-year-old Swedish defenseman was at Philadelphia’s morning skate on Wednesday, and could be an option in the evening for Game Three. In 61 games this season, Andrae averaged 15:20 time-on-ice and scored 13 points (2G / 11A).

Andrae missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury but was not confirmed to be out for Game 2 prior to warmups. The 24-year-old Andrae saw just 9:39 of ice-time in Game 1, registering one hit and one shot on goal. Noah Juulsen will draw into the lineup in his place.

Jarnkrok exited Monday's 6-5 loss to the Dallas Stars early due to an undisclosed injury, and he will be sidelined for Wednesday's game against the Ottawa Senators. The 34-year-old Jarnkrok concludes the 2025-26 season with eight points (6G / 2A) in 56 games. Michael Pezzetta will draw into the lineup as Jarnkrok's replacement.

Calle Jarnkrok (undisclosed) will not play on Wednesday, allowing Pezzetta to re-enter the lineup. The 28-year-old Pezzetta has zero points, 35 penalty minutes, and 27 hits in eight games this season.

The Maple Leafs will close out a disappointing 2025-26 season on Wednesday, turning to Hildeby to tend the twine against the Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old Hildeby has not seen NHL action since mid-January, but was solid in a brief stint with the Maple Leafs, posting a 2.90 GAA and .910 SV% in 19 games (5-6-4). The Maple Leafs enter Wednesday's contest as +174 road underdogs against a Senators team awaiting their first-round playoff matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Flyers clinched a playoff berth yesterday with a 3-2 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes, and they will turn to Ersson in their final game of the season on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Ersson hasn't seen much action in recent weeks as the Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar during their playoff push. That said, Ersson has been serviceable when called upon, posting a 1.99 GAA and .908 SV% in his last eight appearances (5-1-0). The Flyers enter Tuesday's contest as +182 home underdogs against a Montreal Canadiens team that is still battling for home ice advantage.

Hildeby has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) a day before the Maple Leafs end of season matchup vs. Ottawa on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has played exceptionally well when called upon this season, shown by his 5-6-4 record, .912 SV% and 2.90 GAA.

Akhtyamov's brief NHL stint is over for the time being after the 24-year-old net-minder was returned to the Toronto Marlies (NCAA) on Tuesday in exchange for Dennis Hildeby. Akhtyamov made his NHL debut this season but has struggled mightily in just three appearances, with a 0-2-0 record, a 5.24 GAA and .877 SV%.

Sim was a sixth-round pick of the St. Louis Blues that made his professional debut this season, splitting time between the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) and the Toronto Marlies (AHL). In 13 games with the Marlies, the 21-year-old Sim has three goals.

Akhtyamov gave up five goals on 44 shots against in his first career start last week but will look for better fortune in his second start Monday as the Leafs host Dallas with him between the pipes. The 24-year-old joins a long list of Toronto starter's used during their lost 2025-26 season after he posted a 20-12-6 record, alongside a 2.90 GAA and .903 SV% with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) earlier this year. He will likely take on a short-handed Dallas Stars team, who has locked up the second spot in the Central Division.