McMann to Seattle

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2031706715570250078

Dinner crew

On the flight, a few Leafs veterans told McMann it was better to say his goodbyes and give his hugs in advance of the deadline.

“I don’t want to say bye to you guys, because I’m hoping I’m still going to be here,” McMann recalled saying to close friends Matthew Knies and Joseph Woll on the flight. “That was hard.”

McMann had not said goodbye to Benoit. Like most teammates, Benoit was bleary-eyed when he jumped into his car after the flight. He was ready to drive home before he also realized he had not said goodbye properly to his close friend.

Benoit hopped out of his car and ran through a group of teammates and their cars to give McMann one last hug.

“There’s never a bad time for a hug,” McMann said. “Those relationships will last a lifetime. Sometimes people underestimate the importance of good character and good people and the effectiveness that has a long career.”

 

[Guilt Trip]

McMann has 2 so far in his Seattle debut.

 

[cw]

McMann has 2 so far in his Seattle debut.

Added an assist. 3 pt night. 1st Star
21 goals on the season
pts/60 over last 2 seasons is top 6, goals/60 is 68th among forwards over two seasons
He's going to help some teams top 6

NHL.com McMann on a Mission

 

[Arn]

Goal and an assist last night against Florida.

3 goals, 2 assists, 5 points in his first 2 games.

 

[Arn]

Just the goal last night. He’s slowing down.

 

[cw]

Just the goal last night. He’s slowing down.

1st star in gm1, 2nd star in gm2 but no star last night
Bench him!!

If Bobby had been on the ice when Matthews got kneed by Gudas ...

Nikita Zadorov vs. Bobby McMann, November 8, 2025 - Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs | HockeyFights

HockeyFights - Nikita Zadorov vs. Bobby McMann, November 8, 2025 - Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

www.hockeyfights.com

If Bobby stays healthy, gets top 6 ice time and 1st PP time with some decent players, he'll probably score 30+ next season.
This undrafted player is going to be a wealthy man with a hefty guaranteed contract by July 1st. He's earned it.

 

[Arn]

Yup, I’m delighted for him.

Sad he had to go in many ways, but equally not sure if he’ll fit on what I hope to be the New Leafs next season.

 

[Joe S.]

His 0 goals in the playoffs last year sure came in handy.

Getting something instead of nothing for him is for the best I suppose. But without any insider knowledge, Treliving waiting until the absolute last minute to move him doesn't seem like the best strategy to maximize his value.