| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | Auston Matthews  ActiveAuston Matthews scored a hat trick in Monday’s 5-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. He also got an assist in this one. Matthews got on the board early, as he beat Canadiens goalie Al Montoya with an innocent looking wrister from just inside the Montreal blue line. The 20-year-old will look to surpass the totals from his incredible rookie season. He had 40 goals and 69 points in 82 games. Sophomore players struggle to produce sometimes, but Matthews isn’t a regular sophomore. He should be drafted early in all standard and dynasty leagues. Sep 25 |
| 2 | Nazem Kadri ActiveNazem Kadri was back on the ice at the Maple Leafs' practice on Saturday. He had missed Friday's practice with a minor injury. Kadri is skating between Patrick Marleau and Leo Komarov, a line which could be kept intact once the season starts. Sep 16 |
| 3 | Tyler Bozak ActiveTyler Bozak wants to build on his success last season. Bozak recorded a personal best 55 points (18 goals, 37 assists) in 78 games. "We expect a lot from each other and everyone wants to improve and get better as a team, so we're excited for things to get going," he said. "As athletes, we always expect to improve and play better as individuals and as a team. We expect to be better than we were last year and we expect each guy to take another step forward. We want to win and that's what we expect to do." Bozak is the longest tenured Maple Leafs player (513 games) and there's a chance he could be traded at some points this year. Sep 12 |
| 4 | Dominic Moore ActiveDominic Moore is being challenged at training camp for Toronto's fourth-line center role. It was thought he would start the regular season in that position, but Eric Fehr and Miro Aaltonen have emerged as a legitimate contenders. Moore was signed to a one-year, $1 million contract in the summer. Sep 24 |
| 5 | Ben Smith ActiveBen Smith has inked a one-year contract worth $650,000 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Smith skated in 36 games with the Leafs this season and he chipped in four points. He is expected to be exposed in the expansion draft by Toronto. May 2 |
| 6 | Frederik Gauthier ActiveFrederik Gauthier is expected to need six months to recover from a leg injury sustained on Saturday. Gauthier has been playing for the Toronto Marlies in the AHL playoffs. Based on that timetable, he'll miss training camp and the start of the 2017-18 campaign. It's an unfortunate setback for the 22-year-old forward because he may have been able to earn a roster spot with the Leafs out of training camp. He had two goals, three points, and 23 penalty minutes in 21 NHL games this season. May 8 |
| LW | 1 | James van Riemsdyk ActiveJames van Riemsdyk is slated to play with Mitch Marner and Tyler Bozak again this season. The trio was together for most of the 2016-17 campaign and they have been skating alongside each other at training camp. They were impressive in Saturday's preseason win over Buffalo, but JVR feels they are still getting their timing back. "Our chemistry, our ability to read off each other, gets better and better the more we play with each other," he said. Sep 25 |
| 2 | Patrick Marleau ActivePatrick Marleau worked on the power play alongside Auston Matthews on Thursday. "He (Marleau) is going to be that guy in the middle," Matthews said. "He's an important guy on the power play. He has experience, he knows how to score. He's been around for a while. He can find ways to get open, and make smart simple plays." Coach Mike Babcock still plans to have Zach Hyman play with Matthews and William Nylander in 5-on-5 situations. Sep 22 |
| 3 | Zach Hyman ActiveCoach Mike Babcock still plans to use Zach Hyman on the same line as Auston Matthews and William Nylander. "Hyman is a guy that gets the puck back," Babcock said. "I've learned from good players; they like to have the puck. (It doesn't work) when you have three guys that want the puck. (Hyman) gets the puck back better than anyone." Patrick Marleau could see time with Matthews during power-play situations. Sep 22 |
| 4 | Matt Martin ActiveMatt Martin hopes to stay with the Maple Leafs even though he could be exposed in the upcoming expansion draft. "I haven't thought too much about it," Martin said. "You go where life takes you. I think it's going to be a good place to play hockey, whether I end up there or not. I hope I stay in Toronto. I love it there." Marin inked a four-year, $10 million contract with Toronto as a free agent prior to the 2016-17 season. May 29 |
| 5 | Josh Leivo ActiveJosh Leivo is glad that he's still a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. With the Vegas expansion draft, Leivo wasn't sure if he was going to be on his way out of Toronto, but the Leafs decided to protect him. "Young guys are fighting for spots, but I feel it’s like that every year here," Leivo said. "As you get older, you realize what’s at stake and you want to make the most of the chance. We have a group who built a lot of chemistry last year. Even when I wasn’t playing, they were still great to me and when I got in, I felt like I hadn’t missed a game. Hopefully this season is even better. They knew I did well last year and I think Mike (Babcock) was excited to give me another shot." The 24-year-old put up 10 points in just 13 games last season. Aug 20 |
| 6 | Eric Fehr ActiveAlthough Eric Fehr has dealt with more than his fair share of injuries so far in his career, he doesn't feel like he's close to being done. "I feel like I have a lot of miles left," Fehr said. "I've been injured so much, my games are relatively low, considering my age. I feel like I can play, and I'm super-excited for this season, the way the off-season training has gone." Fehr was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 1, but he only played in one game with Toronto and suffered a broken finger during that contest. He'll provide the Leafs with depth and experience, but he might find himself spending a fair amount of time as a healthy scratch in 2017-18. Sep 4 |
| 7 | Kasperi Kapanen ActiveKasperi Kapanen scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Kapanen has a good chance of earning a roster spot if he continues playing well this preseason. He had just one goal in eight games with the Leafs last season, but he added an impressive 43 points in 43 games with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL last year. He doesn't have as bright of a future as players like Mitch Marner, William Nylander or Auston Matthews, but he still has NHL upside. Sep 23 |
| 8 | Joffrey Lupul  I.L.Although Joffrey Lupul isn't seeking a second opinion after failing his physical, it now sounds like the NHL will ask an independent doctor to medically evaluate him. Lupul failed his physical with the Maple Leafs, but then claimed on his Instagram account that the Leafs cheated. He deleted that post and apologized in a statement, calling his response "inappropriate." He added that he will not be seeking a second opinion despite the fact that it would have been within his rights to do so. Sep 21 |
| RW | 1 | Mitch Marner ActiveMitch Marner believes the Toronto Maple Leafs will be better than they were last year. The Maple Leafs surprised the hockey world by making the playoffs last year, and pushing the Capitals in the opening round. "Everyone just keeps telling me how many wins they want," Marner said. "But, it will be fun coming in here, believing in each other, believing in the one beside us. We do that and play the way we can, we’re going to be better than last year." Marner had an impressive 61 points in 77 games as a rookie in 2016-17. There's a realistic chance he'll hit the 70-point mark next season. Sep 1 |
| 2 | William Nylander ActiveWilliam Nylander will skate alongside Auston Matthews and Zach Hyman in Monday's preseason opener versus Ottawa. That combination was together for most of the 2016-17 season and the rookie trio proved to be a potent line offensively. Nylander was impressive in his first full NHL campaign with 22 goals and 61 points in 81 games. Sep 18 |
| 3 | Leo Komarov ActiveLeo Komarov scored a goal in Toronto's 4-2 win versus Buffalo on Monday night. He opened the scoring in the first period, which started a barrage of three goals in 43 seconds for the Leafs. Komarov has been red hot lately with three goals and four assists in the past seven games. Apr 4 |
| 4 | Connor Brown ActiveConnor Brown wants to contribute more offensively in 2017-18. Brown was one of the pleasant surprises on the Maple Leafs' roster last season, as he scored 20 goals in 82 games. Last week, the Leafs rewarded him with a three-year, $6.3 million contract. "We have to put the team first, and a lot of individual success will happen because of it," Brown said. "We'll be working hard for spots on lines and spots in the lineup … and hopefully it leads to some success in the early going. I want to continue to be relied upon defensively and play structurally like I have throughout my pro career, try to be conscious of that, but I think I have more to give on the offensive side, especially out of the gate. Out of the gate I was a little slow last year, so hopefully I'll have a good start." It wouldn't be surprising to see Brown take a step back in the goal department next season. Aug 31 |
| 5 | Nikita Soshnikov ActiveNikita Soshnikov isn't expected to play Wednesday night. He is feeling a bit banged up after Monday's match against Boston, so consider him day-to-day with an undisclosed injury for now. Eric Fehr will play instead. Mar 22 |
| 6 | Miro Aaltonen ActiveMiro Aaltonen is expected to compete for a roster spot at training camp. Coach Mike Babcock also expects defensemen Andreas Borgman and Calle Rosen to battle for jobs on the Leafs this fall. "We have too many players now," said the Toronto bench boss, who will have plenty of tough decisions to make for the 2017-18 season. Aaltonen potted 19 goals and 44 points in 53 games in the KHL last year. Jun 21 |
| 7 | Nathan Horton I.L.Nathan Horton has been left off Toronto's training camp roster after failing his physical, he is also not with the team. Horton, who suffers from a degenerative back condition that has prevented him from playing since the 2013-14 season, is expected to be placed on long-term injury reserve once the regular season begins. The move will relieve $5.3M of cap space, which will be useful for the Maple Leafs as they're currently just $385K below the ceiling. Sep 17 |
| D | 1 | Jake Gardiner ActiveJake Gardiner showed up for training camp in excellent shape. He averaged a personal high 21:32 of ice time per game last season and he broke out offensively with 43 points in 82 contests. Gardiner also led the Leafs in power-play time last year and he could flirt with the 50-point plateau in 2017-18. Sep 21 |
| 2 | Morgan Rielly ActiveMorgan Rielly scored a goal in Friday's 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Rielly's goal was gorgeous, as he went end-to-end before finding the back of the net (click on the link below to watch the goal). The 23-year-old is entering his fifth season, so the Leafs will need him to take another big step forward. He had six goals, 27 points and a minus-20 rating in 2016-17. He'll have some fantasy value in deeper standard leagues. Sep 22 |
| 3 | Nikita Zaitsev ActiveNikitak Zaitsev will suit up for the Maple Leafs against the Sabres Saturday night. It will be Zaitsev's first pre-season action of 2017-18. No need to worry. Zaitsev will be fine for the season opener. Sep 23 |
| 4 | Connor Carrick ActiveConnor Carrick (upper body) will be back in the lineup on Monday night against Boston. He has been sidelined since Feb. 21 because of an upper-body injury. Carrick has seven points and 47 penalty minutes in 55 games this season. Mar 20 |
| 5 | Ron Hainsey ActiveRon Hainsey has been paired with Morgan Rielly in the first few Maple Leaf scrimmages. Toronto coach Mike Babcock seems intent on playing the talented Rielly with the 36-year-old veteran Hainsey and the two rearguards seem to be getting along just fine. Rielly has a lot of untapped offensive potential and his teaming up with Hainsey may help him release it. Sep 17 |
| 6 | Martin Marincin ActiveMartin Marincin is OK to play in Game 4 on Wednesday night, according to coach Mike Babcock. He appeared to be hurt on Monday after Washington's Tom Wilson fell on the back of his leg. Marincin missed some time at the end of the match as a result. He was a key player in Toronto's penalty kill in Game 3's 4-3 comeback win. Apr 18 |
| 7 | Travis Dermott ActiveTravis Dermott will compete for a roster spot with Toronto at training camp. "I think any player here is going to say they want to make the Leafs, that's everyone’s goal," Dermott said. "I'm going to go out there and play my hardest and try to get a spot but nothing is for sure in this organization or the whole league so we’ll see what happens." He plays well in the defensive zone and can contribute offensively as well, making him a possibility for a third-pairing spot going into the regular season. Sep 11 |
| 8 | Andreas Borgman ActiveAndreas Borgman is battling for a roster spot with the Leafs at training camp. Toronto has open spots on the third pairing and for the seventh spot going into the 2017-18 season. "Borgman is a physical guy who is a bigger man than most of our guys on the back. He is really evasive," coach Mike Babcock said. "We have to help him understand how we play, and his stick, but he does lots of really good things that we can teach easy. We can't teach 227, or whatever he is." He is listed at 210 pounds on NHL.com and he has been credited with some heavy hits in the preseason. Sep 24 |
| G | 1 | Frederik Andersen ActiveFrederik Andersen will start in goal for Toronto's pre-season tilt against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. No announcement on if Andersen will play the entire game or not. He is coming off a solid season for the Leafs and is in line to get the vast majority of starts again. He will be a great option in goal for fantasy owners this season. Sep 23 |
| 2 | Curtis McElhinney ActiveCurtis McElhinney turned aside all 14 shots he faced in Friday's 3-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. McElhinney was between the pipes for the first two periods. He was replaced in the third frame by Garret Sparks. McElhinney is currently the favorite to land the backup job behind Frederik Andersen. He will not have any fantasy value this year or any other year going forward. Sep 22 |