2026 Training Camp Thread

[CarltonTheBear]

On-ice activities begin tomorrow in preparation for the first pre-season games on Saturday.

Physicals occurred today, which unsurprisingly came with this news:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100243404818890991

Also some news about Rielly and Villeneueve:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100243833250312509

And some good news about Tanev:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100246659619754216

 

[herman]

That's a tough break for Villeneuve, but also makes him basically waiver exempt for all intents and purposes (not that he has much runway left with the Leafs).

I'm fully expecting Domi to have to medically retire at this point.

 

[YYZ]

That's a tough break for Villeneuve, but also makes him basically waiver exempt for all intents and purposes (not that he has much runway left with the Leafs).

I'm fully expecting Domi to have to medically retire at this point.

So Tanev was just a formality.

I think you may be right about Max.

 

[herman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2099879330377597353

https://twitter.com/x/status/2100254296017076428

Are you guys ready for Brandon Duhaime?

 

[ZBBM]

TOO LATE IT'S ALREADY OVER

 

[YYZ]

Are you guys ready for Brandon Duhaime?

Florida Man.

 

[herman]

Hiller speaks

Jim Hiller: Gavin McKenna will “show us where he fits” in Maple Leafs' lineup

Head coach Jim Hiller discussed the team’s revamped roster, the plan for Gavin McKenna, his relationship with Auston Matthews, his coaching philosophy, and the excitement surrounding his first season behind the Leafs’ bench. What excites you most about the roster entering the season? Hiller...

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Matthews speaks

Auston Matthews on his future in Toronto after the early offseason speculation: "My intent was always to be here"

Captain Auston Matthews discussed his future in Toronto, his motivation after a frustrating 2025-26 season, his relationship with Gavin McKenna, reuniting with Jack Roslovic, and the changes behind the bench under Jim Hiller. What has appealed to you about Jim Hiller’s communication style and...

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[herman]

So Tanev was just a formality.

Chayka knows full well he can’t just go measuring and medicalling people willy nilly outside of official NHL time.