"Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton were asking for significant raises, which shifted Toronto's focus to trading both pending UFAs. The Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche, and Columbus Blue Jackets were among the teams in the mix for McMann before he was dealt to the Kraken, while Tampa Bay was one of the clubs eyeing Laughton."
"The prevailing chatter leading up to the deadline suggested that McMann wanted a deal similar to the one the San Jose Sharks gave Kiefer Sherwood. However, that same chatter posited that the Leafs were reluctant to give McMann five years at $5 million-plus."
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded pending unrestricted free agents Scott Laughton and Bobby McMann to West Coast teams at the 2026 trade deadline. Prior to the trades, the Leafs attempted to negotiate contract extensions with both players but talks stalled. McMann sought a deal comparable to Kiefer Sherwood's five-year, $5 million-plus contract with San Jose, while Laughton pursued a significant raise from his $3 million AAV. The Leafs determined that retaining these bottom-six forwards at their requested salary levels would be financially inefficient. Multiple teams expressed interest in acquiring both players before their respective trades were completed.
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