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Toronto Maple Leafs Urged to Trade for Rangers Defender to Bolster Blueline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are having a decent start to the 2026-27 season. At time of this writing, the Maple Leafs have a 5-4-2 record and have won each of their last two games.Yet, the Maple Leafs are showing some…

By Michael DeRosa · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 11:56 PM

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Writer Jacob Tye urged the Toronto Maple Leafs to trade for New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider.
The proposed permanent trade pitch suggests goaltender Anthony Stolarz could serve as a key return piece for New York.
Toronto is seeking a right-shot defenseman to bolster an aging defensive group dealing with injuries.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been urged to pursue a trade for New York Rangers defenseman Braden Schneider to strengthen their defensive depth. Writing for Editor in Leaf, Jacob Tye suggested Toronto target the 25-year-old right-shot blueliner, proposing goaltender Anthony Stolarz as a potential return piece to address New York's injured goaltending corps.

Michael DeRosa of Heavy notes that Schneider would provide a younger presence on an aging Toronto blueline that includes veterans Chris Tanev and Morgan Rielly. Through 11 games in the 2026-27 NHL season, Schneider recorded two assists, 23 hits, and a plus-3 rating for the Rangers.

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Toronto Maple Leafs Urged to Trade for Rangers Defender to Bolster Blueline

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