The Toronto Maple Leafs place forward Steven Lorentz on waivers on Thursday, according to team announcements reported by multiple outlets. Lorentz, 30, is under contract with an average annual value of about $1.35 million and is entering the next phase of his agreement as Toronto manages its roster.
City News Toronto links the move to the team’s salary-cap situation ahead of the regular season opener next Tuesday against Montreal, reporting the Leafs are $2.8 million over the cap. Yahoo Sports likewise frames the waiver decision as likely tied to roster and cap considerations, and also notes an update on Nick Paul’s status. The Vancouver Sun focuses on contract context, describing Lorentz as entering the second year of a three-year deal at an $1.35 million average annual value.
While the outlets differ in emphasis—cap pressure, contract structure, and related injury/roster updates—they agree on the core point: Lorentz is being put on waivers by Toronto.
