2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs season

The 2015–16 Toronto Maple Leafs season was the 99th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 22, 1917. The season officially began its regular games on October 7, 2015, with a 3–1 loss against the Montreal Canadiens.
Despite stretches of strong play, with the Maple Leafs at one point being within a few points of a playoff spot, they broke the franchise record for most losses in a season with 53 (the previous record was 52 in 1984–85). However, it is important to note the previous record was set when there were only 80 games per season (two have since been added, bringing the total games played yearly to 82 per team). Due to the point awarded for overtime and shootout losses, the Leafs finished the season with 69 points, one more than the previous season. Despite the improved record, the Maple Leafs finished last overall in the NHL standings for the first time since the 1984-85 season. On April 30, 2016, it was announced that the Leafs had won the draft lottery, and would receive the first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. Auston Matthews was subsequently selected first overall.
On July 1, 2015, the Maple Leafs were part of a blockbuster, multi-player deal that centred on Phil Kessel moving to the Pittsburgh Penguins, with one of the key pieces for Toronto being prospect Kasperi Kapanen. Kessel would be a central piece in the Penguins' Stanley Cup win later that season. Months later, another significant trade occurred when captain Dion Phaneuf plus four other players were traded to Ottawa Senators in exchange for four players plus a second round draft pick in 2017. A trade like this was seen as substantial due to the divisional Battle of Ontario rivalry and the NHL salary cap, which typically prevents more than a few players from moving at once.
==Off-season==
The Maple Leafs made numerous personnel changes prior to the start of the season. Mike Babcock and Lou Lamoriello were hired as head coach and general manager, respectively, replacing Dave Nonis and interim head coach Peter Horachek. Additionally, in an effort to bring in new personnel, coaches Steve Spott, Chris Dennis, Rick St. Croix; Director of Player Development Jim Hughes; and Director of Pro Scouting Steve Kasper, as well as Rob Cowie, strength and conditioning coach Anthony Belza, and 18 other scouts were fired. The team would find replacements for these members throughout the off season.
The 2015 NHL Entry Draft was held between July 26 and 27, and the Maple Leafs made a total of 9 selections, while also acquiring defenceman Martin Marincin.
Following the draft, the Leafs made a number of moves during the free agency period, signing players such as P. A. Parenteau, Mark Arcobello, and Shawn Matthias to short term contracts. The most noteworthy move came in a blockbuster deal that sent winger Phil Kessel to the Pittsburgh Penguins, along with Tim Erixon, Tyler Biggs and a conditional second-round draft pick, in exchange for Kasperi Kapanen, Nick Spaling, Scott Harrington, and a conditional set of draft picks.
As the off-season went on, the team would sign Devin Setoguchi, Curtis Glencross, Brad Boyes, and Mark Fraser to professional try out contracts. Out of these four, Boyes was the only one to sign a contract, inking a one-year deal, while the others were released.
For a complete list of on-ice off-season moves, please see Transactions.
==Standings==
===Divisional standings===
===Conference standings===
==Record vs opponents==
Eastern Conference	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Eastern Conference 	Western Conference 	Western Conference 	Western Conference 	Western Conference 	Western Conference 	Western Conference
Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Atlantic Division 	Metropolitan Division 	Metropolitan Division 	Metropolitan Division 	Metropolitan Division 	Metropolitan Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Central Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division 	Pacific Division
Team 	Home 	Home 	Home 	Away 	Away 	Away 	Team 	Home 	Home 	Away 	Away 	Team 	Home 	Away 	Team 	Home 	Away
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Boston 	3–4* 	1–3 	 	0–2 	2–3 	4–3* 	Carolina 	0–1* 	3–1 	2–1* 	 	Chicago 	1–4 	2–7 	Anaheim 	6–5* 	4–0
Buffalo 	3–4* 	4–1 	 	1–2* 	1–4 	 	Columbus 	1–3 	1–5 	6–3 	 	Colorado 	5–1 	7–4 	Arizona 	3–4 	2–3
Detroit 	1–2* 	2–3 	 	0–4 	1–0 	 	New Jersey 	3–2* 	3–2* 	1–5 	 	Dallas 	4–1 	3–2 	Calgary 	5–2 	3–4
Florida 	1–4 	3–4 	 	1–5 	5–2 	 	N.Y. Islanders 	3–6 	4–3* 	3–1 	 	Minnesota 	1–2 	0–1 	Edmonton 	3–0 	2–5
Montreal 	1–3 	2–3* 	 	3–5 	1–4 	 	N.Y. Rangers 	2–4 	 	1–3 	3–4 	Nashville 	2–3 	2–1* 	Los Angeles 	5–0 	1–2
Ottawa 	4–5* 	2–3 	 	1–6 	0–4 	 	Philadelphia 	4–5* 	 	3–2 	4–3* 	St. Louis 	4–1 	4–1 	San Jose 	4–5* 	0–7
Tampa Bay 	4–5* 	1–2 	4–1 	0–1 	0–3 	 	Pittsburgh 	0–4 	 	1–2 	3–2* 	Winnipeg 	2–4 	1–6 	Vancouver 	4–2 	5–2
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Washington 	2–4 	 	2–3* 	2–3 	 	 	 	 	 	
Records 	2–7–6 	2–7–6 	2–7–6 	3–11–1 	3–11–1 	3–11–1 	 	4–6–2 	4–6–2 	6–5–1 	6–5–1 	 	3–4–0 	4–3–0 	 	5–1–1 	2–5–0
Division 	5–18–7 	5–18–7 	5–18–7 	5–18–7 	5–18–7 	5–18–7 	 	10–11–3 	10–11–3 	10–11–3 	10–11–3 	 	7–7–0 	7–7–0 	 	7–6–1 	7–6–1
Conference 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	15–29–10 (Home: 6–13–8; Away: 9–16–2) 	 	14–13–1 (Home: 8–5–1; Away: 6–8–0) 	14–13–1 (Home: 8–5–1; Away: 6–8–0) 	14–13–1 (Home: 8–5–1; Away: 6–8–0) 	14–13–1 (Home: 8–5–1; Away: 6–8–0) 	14–13–1 (Home: 8–5–1; Away: 6–8–0)
Overall 	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)	29–42–11 (Home: 14–18–9; Away: 15–24–2)
* game decided in overtime or shoot-out
==Schedule and results==
===Pre-season===
2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)	2015 Pre-Season Game Log: 3–5–0 (Home: 1–3–0 ; Road: 2–2–0)																																																																																									
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Recap 																																																																																									
1 	September 21 	Ottawa 	1–4 	Toronto 	 	Bernier 	16,734 	1–0–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
2 	September 21 	Toronto 	4–3 	Ottawa 	OT 	Sparks 	15,542 	2–0–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
3 	September 22 	Toronto 	2–1 	Montreal 	OT 	Sparks 	21,287 	3–0–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
4 	September 25 	Buffalo 	6–4 	Toronto 	 	Bernier 	17,403 	3–1–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
5 	September 26 	Montreal 	1–0 	Toronto 	 	Reimer 	17,992 	3–2–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
6 	September 29 	Toronto 	0–4 	Buffalo 	 	Bernier 	17,357 	3–3–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
7 	October 2 	Toronto 	2–4 	Detroit 	 	Reimer 	19,149 	3–4–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
8 	October 3 	Detroit 	2–1 	Toronto 	 	Bernier 	17,879 	3–5–0 	Recap 																																																																																									
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===Regular season===
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October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)	October: 1–7–2, 4 points (Home: 0–3–1 ; Road: 1–4–1)
# 	Date 	Visitor 	Score 	Home 	OT 	Decision 	Attendance 	Record 	Pts 	Recap
1 	October 7 	Montreal 	3–1 	Toronto 	 	Bernier (0–1–0) 	19,241 	0–1–0 	0 	Recap
2 	October 9 	Toronto 	0–4 	Detroit 	 	Bernier (0–2–0) 	20,027 	0–2–0 	0 	Recap
3 	October 10 	Ottawa 	5–4 	Toronto 	SO 	Reimer (0–0–1) 	19,187 	0–2–1 	1 	Recap
4 	October 16 	Toronto 	6–3 	Columbus 	 	Reimer (1–0–1) 	13,885 	1–2–1 	3 	Recap
5 	October 17 	Toronto 	1–2 	Pittsburgh 	 	Bernier (0–3–0) 	18,650 	1–3–1 	3 	Recap
6 	October 21 	Toronto 	1–2 	Buffalo 	SO 	Bernier (0–3–1) 	17,762 	1–3–2 	4 	Recap
7 	October 24 	Toronto 	3–5 	Montreal 	 	Bernier (0–4–1) 	21,288 	1–4–2 	4 	Recap
8 	October 26 	Arizona 	4–3 	Toronto 	 	Reimer (1–1–1) 	18,944 	1–5–2 	4 	Recap
9 	October 30 	Toronto 	1–3 	NY Rangers 	 	Bernier (0–5–1) 	18,006 	1–6–2 	4 	Recap
10 	October 31 	Pittsburgh 	4–0 	Toronto 	 	Bernier (0–6–1) 	19,197 	1–7–2 	4 	Recap
===Overtime statistics===
 	Games	Won	Lost	Game Winning Goal Scorers
Overtime	8 	3 	5 	Parenteau, Kadri, Gardiner
Shootout	12 	6 	6 	Holland, Lupul, Kadri, Parenteau (2), Soshnikov
 	20 	9 	11 	
==Player statistics==
Final stats
===Skaters===
 Regular Season
Player	 	 	 	 	 	
 	76	17	28	45	−15	73
 	77	20	21	41	0 	68
 	67	19	17	36	−12	40
 	82	9 	27	36	−17	28
 	57	12	23	35	−9 	18
 	79	7 	24	31	−15	32
 	40	14	15	29	3 	6
 	65	9 	18	27	−16	28
 	60	8 	16	24	−6 	12
‡ 	51	3 	21	24	−4 	67
 	80	9 	9 	18	−4 	12
‡ 	51	6 	11	17	−10	12
† 	30	7 	8 	15	−2 	13
 	46	11	3 	14	−10	12
‡ 	56	4 	10	14	−3 	16
 	22	6 	7 	13	1 	4
‡ 	55	1 	12	13	8 	56
 	60	2 	8 	10	−17	32
† 	21	1 	6 	7 	−6 	2
 	65	1 	6 	7 	−3 	34
‡ 	35	1 	6 	7 	−7 	18
† 	16	2 	4 	6 	3 	0
 	16	4 	2 	6 	0 	18
 	7 	1 	5 	6 	−2 	0
† 	13	1 	5 	6 	−1 	6
 	39	1 	5 	6 	−12	26
 	12	5 	0 	5 	2 	6
 	11	2 	3 	5 	−4 	6
 	56	2 	3 	5 	−11	16
 	19	0 	4 	4 	1 	22
 	20	3 	1 	4 	0 	0
 	16	2 	2 	4 	−3 	15
 	6 	1 	2 	3 	−1 	2
 	4 	0 	2 	2 	4 	0
 	6 	0 	2 	2 	0 	4
 	7 	1 	0 	1 	−6 	6
 	6 	0 	1 	1 	0 	2
 	15	0 	1 	1 	0 	4
 	7 	0 	1 	1 	−5 	0
 	3 	0 	0 	0 	−2 	4
 	3 	0 	0 	0 	−2 	0
 	10	0 	0 	0 	0 	0
 	9 	0 	0 	0 	−3 	2
===Goaltenders===
 Regular Season
Player	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	38	36	2146:46	12	21	3	103	2.88	1114	.907	3	0	0	2
‡ 	32	29	1809:01	11	12	7	75 	2.49	845 	.918	0	0	0	0
 	17	17	974:57 	6 	9 	1	49 	3.02	456 	.892	1	0	0	0
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Maple Leafs. Stats reflect time with the Maple Leafs only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Maple Leafs only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
==Year end roster==
Updated May 22, 2016. Sources: Toronto Maple Leafs, CBS Sports
This list only includes skaters who played a minimum of 20 games with the Maple Leafs, or goaltenders who player at least 15. For a complete list of players, see HERE. Additionally, players who were traded away before the season's end are not included in this table.
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===Suspensions/fines===
Player 	Explanation 	Length 	Salary 	Date issued
Nazem Kadri	Making a throat slashing gesture towards Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano during NHL Game No. 805 in Calgary on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. 	— 	$5,000 	February 11, 2016
Leo Komarov	Elbowing New York Rangers defenceman Ryan McDonagh during NHL game No. 860 in Toronto on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at 18:58 of the first period.	3 games	$47,580.64	February 19, 2016
Nazem Kadri	For three diving/embellishment incidents between February 4 and March 21, 2016. 	— 	$5,000 	April 1, 2016
Nazem Kadri	Cross-checking Detroit Red Wings forward Luke Glendening during NHL Game No. 1170 in Toronto on Saturday, April 2, at 7:23 of the second period. 	4 games	$200,000 	April 4, 2016
==Awards and honours==
===Awards===
 Regular Season
Player	Award 	Awarded
 	NHL Third Star of the Week 	November 16, 2015
 	NHL Third Star of the Week 	December 28, 2015
 	NHL All-Star game selection	January 6, 2016
===Milestones===
A variety of milestones were set by players during the season. In terms of debuts, twelve players appeared in this first NHL game this season. They include Byron Froese, Garret Sparks, Brendan Leipsic, Viktor Loov, Zach Hyman, Kasperi Kapanen, William Nylander, Nikita Soshnikov, Rinat Valiev, Connor Brown, Frederik Gauthier and Tobias Lindberg.
 Regular Season
Player 	Milestone 	Reached
 	1st Career NHL Game 	October 24, 2015
 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	October 24, 2015
 	10,000 Career NHL Minutes 	October 30, 2015
B. Froese 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	November 2, 2015
 	10,000 Career NHL Minutes 	November 12, 2015
 	200th Career NHL Goal 	November 14, 2015
 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Win1st Career NHL Shutout 	November 30, 2015
 	100th Career NHL Game 	December 2, 2015
 	400th Career NHL Game 	December 3, 2015
 	400th Career NHL Game 	December 5, 2015
T. Bozak 	100th Career NHL Goal 	December 15, 2015
 	1st Career NHL Assist 	December 17, 2015
B. Froese 	1st Career NHL Goal 	December 19, 2015
 	10th Career NHL Shutout 	December 19, 2015
T. Bozak 	2nd Career NHL Hat-Trick 	December 21, 2015
 	600th Career NHL Game 	December 27, 2015
 	100th Career NHL Point 	December 27, 2015
 	100th Career NHL Goal 	December 27, 2015
 	100th Career NHL Assist 	December 29, 2015
 	Career High for Points in a Season 	January 2, 2016
L. Komarov 	1st NHL All-Star Appearance 	January 6, 2015
 	1000th Career NHL Game Coached 	January 4, 2016
 	300th Career NHL Assist 	January 16, 2016
J. Reimer 	200th Career NHL Game 	February 2, 2016
 	100th Career NHL Point 	February 2, 2016
 	Career High for Goals in a Season 	February 11, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	February 13, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point	February 18, 2016
J. Bernier 	200th Career NHL Game 	February 18, 2016
 	500th Career NHL Point 	February 20, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 29, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 29, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 29, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	February 29, 2016
N. Soshnikov	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	March 2, 2016
W. Nylander 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	March 5, 2016
N. Soshnikov	1st Career NHL Assist 	March 7, 2016
Z. Hyman 	1st Career NHL Goal1st Career NHL Point 	March 7, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	March 12, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	March 17, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game 	March 19, 2016
C. Brown 	1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point 	March 21, 2016
C. Brown 	1st Career NHL Goal 	March 24, 2016
 	100th Career NHL Goal 	March 29, 2016
N. Kadri 	3rd Career NHL Hat-Trick 	March 29, 2016
 	1st Career NHL Game1st Career NHL Assist1st Career NHL Point	March 31, 2016
==Transactions==
The Maple Leafs have been involved in the following transactions during the 2015–16 season.
===Trades===
Date	Details 	Details 	Ref
 	To Philadelphia FlyersNSH's 1st-round pick in 2015 	To Toronto Maple LeafsTBL's 1st-round pick in 2015CHI's 2nd-round pick in 2015 	
 	To Columbus Blue JacketsTBL's 1st-round pick in 2015 	To Toronto Maple LeafsTOR's 2nd-round pick in 2015PHI's 3rd-round pick in 2015 	
 	To Edmonton OilersBrad RossPIT's 4th-round pick in 2015 	To Toronto Maple LeafsMartin Marincin 	
 	To Pittsburgh PenguinsPhil Kessel* Tim Erixon Tyler Biggs conditional PIT's 2nd-round pick in 2016 or      TOR's 2nd round pick in 2017	To Toronto Maple LeafsNick Spaling Kasperi Kapanen Scott Harrington conditional 1st-round pick in 2016 or      1st-round pick in 2017 or      2nd-round pick in 2017 3rd-round pick in 2016	
 	To Nashville PredatorsJamie Devane 	To Toronto Maple LeafsTaylor Beck 	
 	To New York IslandersTaylor BeckCarter VerhaegheMatt FinnTom NilssonChristopher Gibson 	To Toronto Maple LeafsMichael Grabner 	
 	To Chicago BlackhawksRichard Panik 	To Toronto Maple LeafsJeremy Morin 	
 	To Ottawa SenatorsDion PhaneufMatt FrattinCasey BaileyRyan RupertCody Donaghey 	To Toronto Maple LeafsJared CowenMilan MichalekColin GreeningTobias Lindberg2nd-round pick in 2017 	
 	To Colorado AvalancheShawn Matthias 	To Toronto Maple LeafsColin Smith4th-round pick in 2016 	
 	To San Jose SharksRoman PolakNick Spaling 	To Toronto Maple LeafsRaffi Torres2nd-round pick in 20172nd-round pick in 2018 	
 	To San Jose SharksJames ReimerJeremy Morin 	To Toronto Maple LeafsAlex StalockBen Smithconditional 4th-round pick in 2018 	
 	To Washington CapitalsDaniel Winnik5th-round pick in 2016 	To Toronto Maple LeafsBrooks LaichConnor Carrick2nd-round pick in 2016 	
 	To Anaheim DucksPIT's 1st-round pick in 20162nd-round pick in 2017 	To Toronto Maple LeafsFrederik Andersen 	
===Free agents acquired===
Players signed to professional try out contracts are not included in this table. Please see off-season for try outs.
Date	Player 	Former team 	Contract terms(in U.S. dollars)	Ref
 	Matt Hunwick 	New York Rangers 	2 years, $2.4 million 	
 	P. A. Parenteau 	Montreal Canadiens 	1 year, $1.5 million 	
 	Mark Arcobello 	Arizona Coyotes 	1 year, $1.1 million 	
 	Daniel Winnik 	Pittsburgh Penguins 	2 years, $4.5 million 	
 	Byron Froese 	Toronto Marlies (AHL) 	2 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Shawn Matthias 	Vancouver Canucks 	1 year, $2.3 million 	
 	Brad Boyes 	Florida Panthers 	1 year, $700,000 	
 	Andrew Campbell 	Arizona Coyotes 	2 years, $1.15 million 	
 	Richard Clune 	Toronto Marlies (AHL) 	1 year, $575,000 	
 	Kasimir Kaskisuo	University of Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)	2 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Nikita Zaitsev 	CSKA Moscow (KHL) 	1 year, entry-level contract 	
===Free agents lost===
Date	Player 	New team 	Contract terms(in U.S. dollars)	Ref
 	Trevor Smith 	SC Bern (NLA) 	2 years, value unknown 	
 	Andrew MacWilliam	Winnipeg Jets 	1 year, $600,000 	
 	Zach Sill 	Washington Capitals	1 year, $575,000 	
 	Frazer McLaren 	San Jose Sharks 	1 year, $600,000 	
===Claimed via waivers===
Player 	Previous team 	Date 	Ref
Frank Corrado	Vancouver Canucks	October 6, 2015	
===Lost via waivers===
Player 	New team 	Date claimed off waivers	Ref
Petter Granberg	Nashville Predators	November 22, 2015 	
===Lost via retirement===
Player 	Ref
Troy Bodie	
===Player signings===
Date	Player 	Contract terms(in U.S. dollars) 	Ref
 	Richard Panik 	1 year, $975,000 	
 	Nazem Kadri 	1 year, $4.1 million 	
 	Martin Marincin 	1 year, $700,000 	
 	Taylor Beck 	1 year, $875,000 	
 	Travis Dermott 	3 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Mitch Marner 	3 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Jonathan Bernier 	2 years, $8.3 million 	
 	Andrew Nielsen 	3 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Dmytro Timashov 	3 years, entry-level contract 	
 	Morgan Rielly 	6 years, $30 million contract extension	
 	Nazem Kadri 	6 years, $27 million contract extension	
 	Frederik Andersen	5 years, $25 million 	
==Draft picks==
Below are the Toronto Maple Leafs' selections at the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 26–27, 2015 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida.
Round	# 	Player 	Pos 	Nationality	College/Junior/Club Team (League)
1 	4 	Mitch Marner 	Center/Right Wing	 	London Knights (OHL)
2 	34 	Travis Dermott 1 	Defence 	 	Erie Otters (OHL)
2 	61 	Jeremy Bracco 2 	Right Wing 	 	U.S. NTDP (USHL)
3 	65 	Andrew Nielsen 	Defence 	 	Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
3 	68 	Martins Dzierkals 3	Left Wing 	 	HK Rīga (MHL)
4 	95 	Jesper Lindgren 	Defence 	 	Modo Hockey (SHL)
5 	125	Dmytro Timashov 	Left Wing 	 	Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
6 	155	Stephen Desrocher 	Defence 	 	Oshawa Generals (OHL)
7 	185	Nikita Korostelev 	Right Wing 	 	Sarnia Sting (OHL)
* While Timashov has represented Sweden internationally and identifies as Swedish, NHL.com lists Timashov as Ukrainian.
;Pick Notes
# The Toronto Maple Leafs' second-round pick was re-acquired as the result of a trade on June 26, 2015 that sent Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2015 (29th overall) to Columbus in exchange for Philadelphia's third-round pick in 2015 (68th overall) and this pick.
#:Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on March 5, 2014 that sent Marian Gaborik to Los Angeles in exchange for Matt Frattin, a conditional third-round pick in 2014 and this pick.
#:Los Angeles previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on June 23, 2013 that sent Jonathan Bernier to Toronto in exchange for Ben Scrivens, Matt Frattin and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Los Angeles will receive a second-round pick in 2014 or 2015 at Toronto's choice – was converted on January 18, 2014 when Toronto's second-round pick in 2014 was traded to the Anaheim Ducks.
# The Chicago Blackhawks' second-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 26, 2015 that Nashville's first-round pick in 2015 (24th overall) to Philadelphia in exchange for Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2015 (29th overall) and this pick.
#:Philadelphia previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on February 27, 2015 that sent Kimmo Timonen to Chicago in exchange for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2016 and this pick.
# The Philadelphia Flyers' third-round pick went the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a trade on June 26, 2015 that sent Tampa Bay's first-round pick in 2015 (29th overall) to Columbus in exchange for Toronto's second-round pick in 2015 (34th overall) and this pick.
#:Columbus previously acquired this pick as the result of a trade on April 3, 2013 that sent Steve Mason to Philadelphia in exchange for Michael Leighton and this pick.
==Notes==
==References==
Category:Toronto Maple Leafs seasons
Toronto Maple Leafs season, 2015-16