Chayka's Offseason Retool

Toronto is nearing its final roster after extensive cuts, Marlies assignments, a Rogle loan and a reduction to 49 contracts. Steven Lorentz cleared waivers after Zack MacEwen emerged as the apparent winner of the final forward competition, while Blueger's projected centre role with MacEwen and Duhaime adds context to the unresolved bottom-six picture. Cap pressure, potential McKenna bonuses and possible Max Domi LTIR relief continue to shape decisions; Marchenko and Knies trade talk remains speculative.