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Maple Leafs aim to strengthen defense with Norris winners

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:26 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Maple Leafs aim to strengthen defense with Norris winners

Summary

Following the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have initiated a restructuring of their roster under new general manager John Chayka. The team has traded goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Brandon Carlo. The Maple Leafs are now linked to defensemen Roman Josi and Zach Werenski, both former Norris Trophy winners, as potential acquisitions to bolster their blue line. The discussions around acquiring Josi and Werenski center on a belief that the team needs to enhance its defensive capabilities, especially after recent player departures.

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What We Know

•Maple Leafs selected Gavin McKenna first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft.
•John Chayka has replaced fired GM Brad Treliving and coach Craig Berube.
•Josi has two years left on his contract, Werenski shares a similar deal.
•Chayka considers using Morgan Rielly as trade bait in potential deals.
•Both Josi and Werenski have been linked to the Maple Leafs for defensive upgrades.

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2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Linked To Two Norris Trophy Winners

What they're saying

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The new era of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey has officially started, and they’ve welcomed first overall pick Gavin McKenna to the organization after the historic selection was made on Friday evening on the opening day of the 2026 NHL Draft.Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka, who took over from the fired Brad Treliving earlier this […] The post Maple Leafs Linked To Two Norris Trophy Winners appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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