Nick Kypreos said that the Toronto Maple Leafs made a big offer to the Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen, then pivoted to Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo when the Hurricanes rejected. Kypreos: “I wrote an article for the Toronto Star a week ago linking Toronto Maple Leafs to Rantanen,

Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs pulled the trigger on two trades. Can these trades push them to Stanley Cup success?

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving checked off a lot of boxes with his acquisitions of Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo.

The Ottawa Senators landed Dylan Cozens, a player the Red Wings were interested in, plus  intriguing Fabian Zetterlund. The Florida Panthers brought in Seth Jones and Brad Marchand.  The Toronto Maple Leafs improved their defense with the acquisition of Brandon Carlo and added respected third-line center Scott Laughton.

Carlo was acquired by Toronto from Boston on Friday, per Sportsnet. Carlo has a goal, nine points, 24 PIM, 64 hits and 119 blocks in 63 appearances with Boston in 2024-25. Although he doesn't contribute much offensively,

Carlo was in the Florida sunshine, convinced he was going to remain a Bruin. The next afternoon, he suited up as a Leaf.

Brandon Carlo delivered in his Maple Leafs debut, even though the team allowed 7 goals against to the Colorado Avalanche in the team's 3rd consecutive loss.

The Maple Leafs have pulled off a massive trade, acquiring Brandon Carlo from their division rival Bruins at the NHL Trade Deadline.

Speaking with reporters on Sunday after practice in Salt Lake City, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Chris Tanev is still in the process of working his way back.