# Laine’s Fresh Start or Risky Gamble | Toronto Maple Leafs News

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Podcast: [Toronto Maple Leafs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-maple-leafs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536313)
Published: 2026-07-15T17:21:10+00:00
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Patrik Laine’s free agency has sparked buzz around the Toronto Maple Leafs, but don’t count on him as a guaranteed fix. At 26, the winger’s injury history and a string of “fresh start” narratives—first with the Jets, then Columbus, then Montreal—have left teams wary. While a one-year incentive-laden deal could be a smart low-risk gamble, a multi-year contract is out of the question. Laine’s scoring ability is still there, but his defensive shortcomings and past durability issues make a PTO or short-term contract the only sensible path forward for Toronto—or any team hoping to avoid another broken promise. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/71857da891036352

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