By Ignacio Cairola
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2025-26 NHL season with a renewed focus and a restructured roster. After another early playoff exit, the team made significant changes, including the departure of Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, and Auston Matthews is expected to take on greater responsibility both on and off the ice.
During the offseason, the Maple Leafs have been active in the free-agent market, looking to bolster their forward depth. The team made strategic acquisitions, adding players such as Matias Maccelli and Nicolas Roy, aiming to strengthen both their top-six and bottom-six forward lines.
Despite these additions, the team continues to monitor any opportunities in the free-agent market to further improve their roster. However, in recent hours it has emerged that Matthews and Toronto are facing increasing competition from two Canadian teams in the pursuit of a top-tier unrestricted free agent (UFA).
The top-tier free agent drawing competitive interest for the Maple Leafs is none other than Jack Roslovic, who played for the Carolina Hurricanes last NHL season. Toronto has reportedly signaled a strong desire to bring him in.
Jack Roslovic #96 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts as he is named “second star” following their 4-0 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center at Lenovo Center on May 10, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Despite the Leafs’ interest, Roslovic is also reportedly being courted by two Canadian franchises, the Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens, as NHL insider Pierre McGuire explained on the Toronto Sports Rusher podcast.
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“I think Toronto’s got a legitimate chance. I also think, again, Vancouver probably has a very good chance at him as well,” McGuire shared, adding that Montreal is deeply interested in signing Roslovic. Only time will tell where this highly coveted free agent will land.
Ignacio Cairola is a bilingual sports journalist and writer, fluent in English and Spanish. Since joining Bolavip US in September 2024, he has specialized in breaking news and live coverage of major championships, including the NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football, and soccer. Ignacio brings extensive experience in writing and creating multiplatform content. He has contributed to media publishers and managed social media for international brands, such as Adidas, showcasing his ability to engage audiences across various platforms.
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