Insider: Maple Leafs 'Offered The Moon' For $25.5M Star Defenseman at Deadline

Insider: Maple Leafs 'Offered The Moon' For $25.5M Star Defenseman at Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs tried to acquire a star defenseman at the trade deadline.The Maple Leafs ended up acquiring Brandon Carlo at the buzzer, but they appeared to have their eyes set on another defenseman. NHL insider Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reported Toronto tried to acquire Rasmus Ristolainen, but the Philadelphia Flyers turned it down.“League executives also suggested the Senators could try to see if they can find a fit with the Ph…

Maple Leafs Eye Strong Trade for Rasmus Ristolainen That Fell Through

The Toronto Maple Leafs showed strong interest in acquiring defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen during the recent trade deadline, reportedly making a significant offer that was declined by the Philadelphia Flyers. Ristolainen has been a trade target for several seasons, but after a productive 2024-25 season, speculation increased regarding his trade potential, even as he faced an upper-body injury and subsequent surgery. Following the deadline, the Fl…