Maple Leafs target Roman Josi as potential trade candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:02 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs are considering a trade for Roman Josi as they revamp their roster ahead of the new NHL season. General manager John Chayka has hinted at making significant moves following the acquisition of Kirill Marchenko. Josi, in the seventh year of his eight-year contract with Nashville Predators, carries a hefty cap hit of over $9 million. His potential departure hinges on Toronto managing the salary cap and Josi's approval due to his no-movement clause. Nashville's new management under Chris MacFarland may also influence whether they view Josi as a key asset or a trade piece for rebuilding.
- •Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring a trade for Roman Josi.
- •Josi has a $9.059 million annual cap hit remaining until 2027-28.
- •Chayka has indicated intentions to make major roster changes.
- •Nashville Predators' new GM Chris MacFarland is shaping team direction.
- •Josi's no-movement clause limits trade options without his consent.
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"GM John Chayka seems very intent on revamping this team's roster.
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