Overview

• The Maple Leafs returned Rylan Fellinger, Nathan Mayes, Tyler Hopkins, Harry Nansi, Matthew Hlacar and Sam McCue to their CHL clubs, reducing the camp roster to 67.
• Leafs PR listed the destinations: Fellinger (Flint), Mayes (Spokane), Hopkins (Kingston), Nansi (Owen Sound), Hlacar (Kitchener) and McCue (Brantford).
• Coverage identified Hopkins and Hlacar as surprising cuts after strong rookie-camp showings, including Hopkins’ assist at the Prospect Showdown.
• Recent 2024 draft picks Ben Danford and Miroslav Holinka remain in camp for further evaluation.
• Toronto opens the preseason at the Senators on Sunday before hosting Ottawa on Tuesday.