In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll explore several offseason developments, starting with a phrase from second-year general manager (GM) Brad Treliving: “Everything was on the table.” While Treliving suggested radical changes, not everything seemed on the table. Although the team has a new coach and likely improved its defense, the big moves many fans and analysts anticipated have yet to materialize. Is that lack of action a good or bad for the Maple Leafs?
On a lighter note, there’s joyful news to share—defenseman Morgan Rielly and his wife, Olympic ice dancer Tessa Virtue, have welcomed their first child into the world. It’s a special moment for the couple as they embrace parenthood for the first time.
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In other roster news, one of the Maple Leafs’ depth goaltenders – Keith Petruzzelli – has moved on to the Philadelphia Flyers organization. Although he was once seen as a potential contributor, other young goalies in the system have risen to replace him. And the Maple Leafs chose not to extend a qualifying offer to retain him.
Finally, I’ll look closer at the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation. Will the team continue with the three-goalie system they employed last season? Is there potential good news on the horizon? If former Stanley Cup winner Matt Murray could stage a comeback by regaining his health and form, it could provide the Maple Leafs with a significant boost between the pipes.
Item One: Everything Was Not on the Table, And That Might Be Just Fine
When Treliving made the rounds after the team captaincy change, he carefully crafted statements acknowledging positive steps and tempered expectations. While appearing on TSN’s OverDrive, he revisited his comment from earlier in the offseason: “Everything is on the table.” However, so far, not everything seems on the table.
Instead, the reality seems more cautious—understandably so. Like many teams, the Maple Leafs are wary of losing a deal, which has made them risk-averse in their approach. Treliving himself noted that the organization wouldn’t make a change just for the sake of it. This likely means that the Maple Leafs are only willing to consummate a trade that is a clear win.
Interestingly, Treliving seems quite risky in signing players to the team but less…
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