Maple Leafs Add Draft Capital in Sabres Swap

Toronto has added another piece to its draft board, and that kind of move usually tells you the front office is still working the margins. The Maple Leafs and Sabres have completed a pick swap that gives Toronto the 59th selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, a spot that can matter more than people think when the board starts to flatten out. In the NHL, teams do not hand over middle-round value unless there is a reason, and Toronto now has a little more ammo when the clock starts ticking.