Leafs roll out a bigger, more reliable third line with Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli, aimed at grit, puck protection and smart playmaking. Berube lauds their dependability in key moments as Toronto reshuffles depth behind Marner's exit. Preseason showed early chemistry and Roy adapting to a new system; Maccelli flashed vision with assists, Joshua provided pro-style forechecking. Reimer latches on as a possible third goalie as camp winds to two remaining tuneups against Detroit.

Dakota Joshua returns to the league’s radar as part of a Blues retooling that pairs his 6-foot-3, 218-pound frame with Nicolas Roy’s two-way game on a new third line designed to grind opponents down and open up chances. Pre-camp chemistry with Roy has the duo eyeing 82 games of physical, responsible hockey. Across town, Leafs prospects Easton Cowan, Nick Robertson, and Max Domi—plus Mitch Marner trade history—shape Toronto’s wing depth and potential late-season fantasy upside.

Morgan Rielly pressed reset after a trying season, embracing a holistic offseason with diet, mental prep, and fatherhood to fuel a rebound in 2025-26. Teammates praise his energy in camp as Toronto reshapes its top lines, including Matias Maccelli stepping into Marner’s former spot with Matthews and Knies. Stolarz pursues a new deal as the Leafs eye Cup contention, while Marner’s exit and Roy’s acquisition ripple through the locker room and lineup.

Mitch Marner’s exit leaves the Maple Leafs to reframe around Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly and John Tavares. With Nylander out of the leadership talk, Toronto stresses depth and center versatility, elevating Domi, Maccelli, Roy, Knies and Kampf as potential top-six/centers. A refreshed DNA, bolstered by GM Brad Treliving, aims to turn playoff lessons into regular-season depth, as the team eyes a more distributed scoring approach after the Panthers run.

Leafs enter training camp with familiar optimism and questions about replacing Mitch Marner’s production. Easton Cowan pushes for a roster spot as Toronto leans into depth pieces like Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, Henry Thrun, Travis Boyd, Michael Pezzetta and Matias Maccelli to supplement the top line. Marner’s recent trade to Vegas reshapes the ceiling, but Darryl Sittler’s visit underscores a franchise chasing Cup glory without drastic off-season splash.