Toronto Maple Leafs Eye Signing Veteran Claude Giroux

The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to sign veteran forward Claude Giroux, according to NHL insider Bruce Garrioch of The Ottawa Citizen, to add some veteran experience to their lineup.

What is the current state of the team?

The Maple Leafs have been active this offseason, adding depth to their bottom-six, but didn't add much to the top-six outside of first overall pick Gavin McKenna and potentially Jack Roslovic.

The team is currently on a L7 streak, with a 32-36 record, standing 15th in the Eastern Conference.

Why is Giroux a good fit for the team?

Giroux would be a middle-six forward who can add some secondary scoring, and it wouldn't be too expensive, as Giroux likely wants to win at this stage of his career.

He recorded 14 goals and 35 assists for 49 points in 82 games last season with the Senators.

What have the Maple Leafs done so far in the offseason?

The Maple Leafs have made plenty of moves, including acquiring star defenseman Darren Raddysh and signing top goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.

GM John Chayka likes what he's accomplished, believing Toronto is a much better hockey team now than when the season ended.

The team's next game is against the Montreal Canadiens on 2026-09-19.

The Maple Leafs are in a win-now window with Auston Matthews having just two years left on his deal.

The team has also signed Jack Roslovic to a two-year, $8M deal, and Colton Sissons to a two-year, $8.5M deal.