Maple Leafs miss on UFA defenseman Mario Ferraro due to Rielly uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly pursuing UFA defenseman Mario Ferraro this summer. Ferraro ultimately signed a three-year deal worth $12 million with the Winnipeg Jets. Sources indicate that the Maple Leafs’ indecision regarding Morgan Rielly's status led Ferraro to choose the Jets instead. Rielly's situation remains unresolved, and the Leafs missed an opportunity to strengthen their defense with Ferraro, who was seen as a solid fit for their lineup.
- •Mario Ferraro signed with the Winnipeg Jets, worth $12 million over three years
- •Ferraro chose the Jets due to uncertainty over Morgan Rielly's situation
- •The Maple Leafs were seen as frontrunners for Ferraro's services
- •Rielly's future with the team remains unclear
- •Ferraro would have provided versatile middle-pairing defense for Toronto
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Missed Out on UFA Blueliner Because of Rielly
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