Maple Leafs Win The Luke Haymes Sweepstakes, Everything To ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they signed Dartmouth College center Luke Haymes to a two-year, entry-level contract beginning in 2025-26.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest on Luke Haymes and his hockey news.
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Luke Haymes appears to have been performing with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization in early April 2026, with multiple reports noting a potential NHL debut around that time, including recalls from the AHL Toronto Marlies to the Maple Leafs and subsequent reassignments as rosters shifted for playoff implications. These stories indicate he was in consideration for an NHL game against the New York Islanders and connected to the Maple Leafs’ forward-line depth during that period.[1][2][3][4][5]
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The reporting also shows that there was some movement between the NHL club and the AHL affiliate as teams managed waivers and injuries, suggesting Haymes could have seen NHL ice if healthcare/injury situations among Leafs forwards dictated it, but he also spent time with the Marlies during the same window.[3][4][1]
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For context, Haymes had been a productive contributor in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies (e.g., 17 goals and 32 points in 64 games in that season), and had signed a two-year contract with the Maple Leafs, with that season marking the first year of the deal. He’s a Dartmouth product known for intelligence and two-way play as observed by on-the-record comments from Leafs staffers in those reports.[1]
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If you’re seeking the most up-to-date status as of today, I can pull the latest headlines and verify whether he has since played an NHL game or remained in the AHL, and summarize any standout performances or notable movements. Would you like me to fetch the freshest updates now?[2][4][5]
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- A visual timeline could show: AHL performance with Marlies → Maple Leafs recall → NHL debut (if occurred) → back to Marlies or continued recall based on roster needs. If you’d like, I can generate a quick chart of his AHL stats vs. any NHL ice time reported.[3][1]
Citations:
- Maple Leafs recall and potential NHL debut context.[1]
- Reports of return to NHL on Thursday and lineup inclusion discussions.[4][2]
- Reassignment to AHL and season-by-season minor-league stats context.[3]