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Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler for Huge Draft Haul

A Maple Leafs trade pitch would bring Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler to Toronto in exchange for a substantial package of draft picks.

By Jonathan Vankin · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:17 AM

Key Things to Know

A PuckGM trade proposal suggests Toronto acquire Jonas Siegenthaler from New Jersey for draft picks and a prospect.
The proposed deal would send William Villeneuve, a 2027 first-round pick, and two second-round picks to the Devils.
Siegenthaler is under contract through 2027-28 with a $3.4 million annual salary cap hit.

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A trade proposal published via the PuckGM simulator suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler from the New Jersey Devils. In exchange, the Devils would receive defenseman prospect William Villeneuve, Colorado's 2027 first-round pick, and Toronto's second-round picks in 2027 and 2028.

Jonathan Vankin of Heavy reports that Siegenthaler carries a $3.4 million cap hit through the 2027-28 season and holds a 10-team no-trade list. While the move would fortify Toronto's defensive depth, the article notes New Jersey would gain significant draft assets and $2.525 million in salary cap flexibility.

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Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Devils’ Jonas Siegenthaler for Huge Draft Haul

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