Leafs Add Depth, Consider Chinakov After Marner Trade

After trading Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs used his cap space to acquire Dakota Joshua from the Vancouver Canucks, Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Michael Pezzetta, aiming to boost team depth. The strategy has sparked debate among fans about whether the increased depth can compensate for the loss of Marner’s offensive production, especially on the power play. Dakota Joshua is expected to play a two-way role and contribute significantly to the power play. Toronto is also reportedly considering a trade for Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakov to further strengthen their roster. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues have focused on adding affordable depth by signing veterans Nick Bjugstad and Pius Suter in free agency. These moves reflect a broader shift by both teams to balance star power with roster depth.