2026 Training Camp Thread

[CarltonTheBear]

On-ice activities begin tomorrow in preparation for the first pre-season games on Saturday.

Physicals occurred today, which unsurprisingly came with this news:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100243404818890991

Also some news about Rielly and Villeneueve:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100243833250312509

And some good news about Tanev:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100246659619754216

 

[herman]

That's a tough break for Villeneuve, but also makes him basically waiver exempt for all intents and purposes (not that he has much runway left with the Leafs).

I'm fully expecting Domi to have to medically retire at this point.

 

[YYZ]

That's a tough break for Villeneuve, but also makes him basically waiver exempt for all intents and purposes (not that he has much runway left with the Leafs).

I'm fully expecting Domi to have to medically retire at this point.

So Tanev was just a formality.

I think you may be right about Max.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2099879330377597353

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100254296017076428

Are you guys ready for Brandon Duhaime?

 

[ZBBM]

TOO LATE IT'S ALREADY OVER

 

[YYZ]

Are you guys ready for Brandon Duhaime?

Florida Man.

 

[herman]

Chayka speaks

John Chayka on Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto: "One day, he won't be a Maple Leaf; hopefully, that ends with retirement"

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Hiller speaks

Jim Hiller: Gavin McKenna will “show us where he fits” in Maple Leafs' lineup

Head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s revamped roster, the plan for Gavin McKenna, his relationship with Auston Matthews, his coaching philosophy, and the excitement surrounding his first season behind the Leafs’ bench. What excites you most about the roster entering the season? Hiller...

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Matthews speaks

Auston Matthews on his future in Toronto after the early offseason speculation: "My intent was always to be here"

Captain Auston Matthews discussed his future in Toronto, his motivation after a frustrating 2025-26 season, his relationship with Gavin McKenna, reuniting with Jack Roslovic, and the changes behind the bench under Jim Hiller. What has appealed to you about Jim Hiller’s communication style and...

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[herman]

So Tanev was just a formality.

Chayka knows full well he can’t just go measuring and medicalling people willy nilly outside of official NHL time.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100251031242248467

Does John Tavares have an arrest record too? Or does white collar stuff not count…

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100244049277952451

Now we have portfolio theory

 

[L K]

I know this is the time of year to be unreasonable optimistic because nothing has gone wrong and everything is new and shiny but the early vibes do seem much more upbeat. I enjoy listening to Chayka when he talks about the team. It does seem like we have more voices in the dressing room. Every year always felt like the Leafs added one guy to be the guy to "change the culture". It feels like this year we have a bunch of guys who are more willing to speak up. Granted they are mostly guys who will be playing in the bottom 6 but it does feel like the team isn't going to be sitting on the bench quiet if they go down 3-0 in a game.