Overview

• The sign-and-trade that sent Mitch Marner to Vegas yielded forward Nicolas Roy and freed cap space that added Matias Maccelli and Dakota Joshua.
• Nick Robertson avoided arbitration with a one-year, $1.825 million extension but his affordable cap hit and limited lineup space have made him a prime trade candidate.
• Toronto now has $1.92 million in salary-cap room, constraining its ability to pursue free agents and pushing management toward forward departures.
• The Maple Leafs are among six teams targeting free-agent winger Jack Roslovic, who led remaining UFAs with 22 goals last season.
• Players such as Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf are viewed as likely trade chips to clear salary ahead of training camp, though no formal deal talks have been reported.