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Winners and losers from Maple Leafs' final roster cuts

Discover who came out on top and who fell short as the Toronto Maple Leafs finalized their 2025-26 roster.

Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images | David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs have finalized their 2025-26 roster as the season opener against the Montreal Canadiens draws near.

A few last-minute twists from untimely injuries, tight salary cap constraints, and unexpected waiver-wire pickups forced some tough decisions and reshaped the final lineup in ways few predicted, especially among the forwards.