Nick Blankenburg to make Maple Leafs debut vs. Avalanche

Oct 10, 2026, 6:03 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Sportsnet,

The Maple Leafs will dress seven defencemen, including newly signed Nick Blankenburg , who is set to make his debut with the team, Sportsnet's Luke Fox reported .

The 28-year-old began his NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2021-22 before joining the Nashville Predators for the 2024-25 season. He finished last season with the Avalanche after being acquired at the trade deadline for a fifth-round pick.

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