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Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly working on trade with Chicago Blackhawks

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Sam Walker
December 1, 2025 (9:37 PM)

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Toronto looks to shake up the roster as the season starts to slip away. The Toronto Maple Leafs seem ready to do business with the Chicago Blackhawks, according to a recent report.

Leafs assistant GM Ryan Hardy was recently spotted at a Chicago home game alongside a pro scout, the second such visit this month.

According to David Pagnotta, The Toronto Maple Leafs had assistant GM Ryan Hardy and a one of their pro scouts for last tonight's game in Chicago vs. Nashville. It is the second time this month one of Toronto's AGMs visited Chicago to take in a Blackhawks game.

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These are new talks aside from their past trade chatter between the two Original Six teams.

General manager Brad Treliving has been under pressure from fans and analysts alike after a string of disappointing losses.

A move now could mean the difference between clawing back into playoff contention and letting the season slip away.

Leafs casting wide net at Blackhawks

The exact target remains unclear. Chicago's roster doesn't feature a clear star who would dramatically reshape Toronto's fortunes, but their depth might be precisely what the Leafs need-perhaps a gritty bottom-six forward or a steady defender to patch holes.

My gut says Toronto isn't looking for a star but for stability-a veteran presence, some speed down low, maybe a shutdown defender. Fans will crave consistency even more than flash.

On the Blackhawks side, shedding depth pieces or expiring contracts for picks or young assets could fit their longer-term rebuild. If the Leafs pull the trigger, this might be one of those quiet but meaningful moves that changes momentum.

No confirmation has come yet from either side. For now this sits firmly in rumor territory-but the Leafs are making all the right noises.

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DECEMBRE 1 \| 134 ANSWERS Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly working on trade with Chicago Blackhawks Do the Leafs need to strike a trade with Chicago now?
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Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly working on trade with Chicago Blackhawks

Toronto looks to shake up the roster as the season starts to slip away. The Toronto Maple Leafs seem ready to do business with the Chicago Blackhawks, according to a recent report.

Leafs casting wide net at Blackhawks

Do the Leafs need to strike a trade with Chicago now?