Toronto Maple Leafs

Dakota Joshua

C

Joshua was already considered week-to-week, and this move reinforces that he's going to be out for a while. More specifically, he will be forced to miss at least Toronto's first 10 games, and it's possible he will be on the shelf for longer than that. The 30-year-old had 10 goals, 18 points, 49 PIM and 195 hits in 55 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

Max Domi

C

There's no timetable for Domi's return after he had complications while undergoing surgery over the summer. The 31-year-old had 12 goals, 36 points and 95 PIM in 80 regular-season appearances with Toronto in 2025-26. Domi will likely serve in a middle-six capacity once he's ready to return.

Cade Webber

D

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Elvis Merzlikins

G

Less than 24 hours after Merzlikins was traded to the Maple Leafs, a timetable for his return to action has been provided. The 32-year-old backstop had an up and down season in 2025-26, where he posted a 14-11-3 record, a 3.39 GAA and an .883 save percentage across 30 regular-season outings. He won't be rushed into action, as the Leafs new goaltender tandem of Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz are still expected to handle the majority of reps between the pipes this upcoming season. However, when Merzlikins is ready to return, he's the clear No. 3 option in Toronto's organization and could still see some playing time at the NHL level if he isn't sent down to AHL Toronto.

William Villeneuve

D

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