Jonas Siegel

Staff Writer, Maple Leafs

Jonas Siegel is a staff writer on the Maple Leafs for The Athletic. Jonas joined The Athletic in 2017 from the Canadian Press, where he served as the national hockey writer. Previously, he spent nearly a decade covering the Leafs with AM 640, TSN Radio and TSN.ca.

Way-too-early predictions for the NHL 2024-25 season: Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, playoff field, awards, more

With offseason fully upon us and most of the big free-agent signings in the books, The Athletic asked its NHL staff for their 2024-25 picks.

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Maple Leafs depth chart 2.0: How the 2024-25 roster is shaping up after free agency

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Penguins name Maple Leafs' Wes Clark VP of player personnel: What it means for both teams

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Each NHL team’s biggest unaddressed need a week into free agency

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Ten thoughts on the Maple Leafs offseason: Jani Hakanpää's status, the Chris Tanev effect

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NHL free-agency report card: Grades for each team’s early offseason moves

Five days into NHL free agency, the list of impact players remaining on the market is … not lengthy. How's your favorite team doing so far?

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The Maple Leafs needed major change this summer. They haven’t gotten it yet

Although there is still time for the Maple Leafs to change their roster, with free agency settling, this also could be it.

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The Maple Leafs are gambling on Joseph Woll's upside

The Maple Leafs signed Joseph Woll a year earlier than they needed to and insulated him with a career backup.

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Chris Tanev is a potentially shrewd bet for the Maple Leafs

The Leafs didn’t have to take this chance on Tanev at this stage in his career but given the cost and fit, it's a bet worth making.

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Nick Robertson requests trade from Maple Leafs: Source

The RFA forward informed Toronto he doesn’t intend to sign a new contract this summer and would like to be traded.

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Maple Leafs sign defenceman Timothy Liljegren to two-year deal

Timothy Liljegren is staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs after all. It looked very much like Liljegren might not return to the Leafs, with arbitration looming this summer. There was some thought that a trade might even happen on the weekend while the NHL community was gathered in Vegas for the NHL Draft. In the end, the Leafs agreed to a two-year deal with the 25-year-old with a cap hit of $3 million. GO DEEPERTimothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs may be coming to an end Liljegren would have had arbitration rights had he entered restricted free agency, a possibility that factored into...

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NHL free agency 2024: What’s every team’s biggest need ahead of July 1?

NHL free agency is less than 24 hours away, slated to open at noon ET on Monday. Who’ll be shopping for what when the bell rings?

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Maple Leafs acquire Chris Tanev's rights from Stars, bringing key defenseman to Toronto

In return, Dallas received Toronto's 2026 seventh-round pick and the expiring contract of Max Ellis.

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Timothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs may be coming to an end

With arbitration looming and the Leafs unsure of what exactly they have in Liljegren, a move could be imminent.

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The Maple Leafs' prospect pool is thin on defence. Enter Ben Danford

The Leafs haven't drafted defencemen well over the last decade. They hope that will change with right-shot D-man Ben Danford.

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NHL Draft 2024: Will any (more) teams trade their first-round picks?

The NHL Draft's first round is approaching in a hurry, and the last-minute scramble for positioning is on.

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What we’re hearing about the Maple Leafs' plans for free agency, Mitch Marner

Behind the scenes, Toronto has been busy pursuing roster improvements in every way possible since its season ended.

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Maple Leafs free agent targets: Seven forwards who could deliver value beyond their cost

Here are seven middle-six/bottom-six types who might be able to outplay their contracts and provide some much-needed value.

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Maple Leafs hire Marc Savard as assistant coach, will run power play next season

Savard was announced as the last piece of Craig Berube’s coaching staff on Sunday.

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What NHL offseason trades, signings and other moves would we like to see? One pick for each team

The Athletic asked its NHL staff what each team should prioritize this offseason, looking at free-agent signings, cap dumps, trades, more.

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NHL free agency 2024: Every team’s toughest decision, from Stamkos to Kane to Reinhart vs. Montour

With the draft coming Thursday and unrestricted free agency opening July 1, now is the time for teams to figure out their paths forward.

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What Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving does next will define the road ahead

Treliving's upcoming decisions will impact not just the 2024-25 season but the seasons beyond that.

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The case for the Maple Leafs to move William Nylander (back) to centre

The timing has never felt more right to give this experiment a try, for real this time.

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Maple Leafs' Marner trade drama, free-agent spending, Robertson's future: Mailbag, part 2

What are the chances that the Leafs could actually "win" a Marner trade? Is there a situation in which he simply returns?

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Should the Maple Leafs bring back Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi? Mailbag Part 1

Let's answer some of your questions about the direction Maple Leafs may go this offseason.

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