Toronto’s offseason continues to heat up as Dakota Joshua emerges as a potential trade candidate, with his $3.25M cap hit offering the Leafs much-needed flexibility. While Rielly’s trade rumors have fizzled, Joshua—known for his physical play and 10-goal, 18-point season—could be moved for a mid-round pick or as part of a larger deal. With new forwards like Paul and Roslovic in, Toronto may see him as expendable, especially since he posted 32 points last year with Vancouver. Could he be the gritty, bargain-bin forward another team is eager to acquire?

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NHL expansion could hit the Leafs hard—here’s how they might lose key players like Akhtyamov if rules force them to protect too few. With no-movement clauses eating up slots, Toronto’s got to be strategic: locking in stars like Matthews, Tavares, and Rielly now, but beware—contracts expire soon, leaving room for savvy trades before the draft hits. Expect creative moves, like the McCann deal, to stay ahead of the curve.

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In a wild twist of hockey history, the Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a humiliating playoff loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2020 — thanks to a 42-year-old emergency goalie named David Ayres, who’d once worked as a practice goalie for the Leafs and even drove a Zamboni. Ayres stopped eight of ten shots, including an eight-save streak, helping the Hurricanes win 6-3 and becoming the oldest goalie ever to earn a victory. Now, the NHL has banned such chaos: starting in 2026, every team must carry a full-time backup goalie on the road — ensuring no more surprise saves from ex-practice goalies or bizarre comebacks like this one.

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