Maple Leafs attempt to trade Miles Wood after recent acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly trying to trade Miles Wood soon after acquiring him from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a recent blockbuster deal. Following a disappointing 2025/26 season, the Leafs are undergoing significant roster changes and assessed Wood's trade value after acquiring him alongside star winger Kirill Marchenko. Elliotte Friedman mentioned that the Leafs were actively looking to flip Wood for additional assets shortly after the trade. Wood's potential role with Toronto remains uncertain as the team aims to solidify their bottom-six in a competitive Atlantic Division. Although he recently passed through waivers, speculation continues regarding his future with the organization.
- •Maple Leafs acquired Miles Wood in a trade with Columbus.
- •Elliotte Friedman reports Leafs are trying to flip Wood.
- •Wood has struggled with injuries, playing only 54 games last season.
- •Toronto's bottom-six options influence Wood's potential role.
- •Speculation remains on whether Wood will be traded soon.
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Flip 11-Year NHLer After Being Acquired
"The Toronto Maple Leafs were disappointed with their output in 2025/26, and after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team made it their mission to turn things around over the summer.Whether it was changes to the roster, the coaching staff or the front office, the team enter the 2026/27 season revitalized, and with a roster […] The post Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Flip 11-Year NHLer After Being Acquired appeared first on HEAVY.
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