Despite being projected as ‘losers’ for the 2025-26 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs were considered trade deadline ‘winners’ by Daily Faceoff for their strategic moves.
- The Leafs traded Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a conditional first-round pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026.
- Bobby McMann was dealt to the Seattle Kraken for a conditional 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round pick.
- Scott Laughton was acquired by the Los Angeles Kings for a conditional third-round pick in 2026 (potentially a second-rounder).
- The Leafs focused on recouping draft assets for future seasons by trading pending UFAs.
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