Leafs Breaking News: McMann–Toropchenko Trade, Blandisi Signs Overseas, Dubas on Marner-Babcock

Leafs Breaking News: McMann–Toropchenko Trade, Blandisi Signs Overseas, Dubas on Marner-Babcock

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Leafs Nation, big breaking updates just dropped. Toronto’s bottom-six identity could shift with a bold one-for-one trade concept: Bobby McMann for Alexei Toropchenko, a six-foot-six forechecker Craig Berube knows well from St. Louis, potentially adding playoff-style edge to the lineup. The Marlies also bid farewell to a heartbeat leader as Joseph Blandisi signs a two-year deal with SKA Saint Petersburg in the Kontinental Hockey League after a productive season and a lengthy American Hockey League–National Hockey League journey. Plus, former general manager Kyle Dubas opens up on the Mitch Marner–Mike Babcock saga and reflects on Marner’s sign-and-trade fresh start, crediting Lou Lamoriello’s handling of the work-ethic list incident and Babcock’s early accountability, while explaining why a change was needed in November two thousand nineteen. Stay tuned for full context on how these moves and admissions shape Toronto’s twenty twenty-five–twenty twenty-six identity.

3 Key Topics Covered:

1. McMann–Toropchenko Trade Pitch
– A reported one-for-one idea swaps Bobby McMann for six-foot-six winger Alexei Toropchenko to align with Craig Berube’s heavier forechecking style and bolster playoff translation.

– Toropchenko’s contract status (one year left before unrestricted free agency) and Berube familiarity add fit value, while McMann’s uncertain role fuels the discussion.

2. Joseph Blandisi Signs Overseas

– Marlies veteran Joseph Blandisi signs a two-year deal with SKA Saint Petersburg, following a fifty-eight-game, thirty-five-point season in Toronto and a notable American Hockey League–National Hockey League resume.

– The move opens development minutes for prospects while SKA gains a proven two-way worker with special teams impact[3][5].

3. Kyle Dubas on Marner–Babcock

– On the Cam and Strick Podcast, Dubas praises Marner and supports his Vegas fresh start while revealing he learned of Babcock’s rookie-year work-ethic list incident only after the coach’s firing, crediting Lou Lamoriello’s internal handling.

– Dubas acknowledges Babcock’s accountability and preparation but explains why a coaching change was necessary during the nine–ten–four start in November two thousand nineteen.

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