William Villeneuve - NHL News & Rumors

Collects three helpers in AHL win Villeneuve recorded three assists in AHL Toronto's 6-2 win over Laval in Game 2 on Friday.

Impact Villeneuve has five points over five playoff outings. He took a slight step back with 30 points across 61 regular-season contests for the Marlies this season. Villeneuve also made three appearances late in the NHL campaign, logging two shots on net and five blocked shots. The 24-year-old defenseman is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Villeneuve was returned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

Impact Villeneuve saw action in just three NHL games this year in which he recorded five blocks, two shots and one hit while averaging 17:20 of ice time. In the minors this year, the 24-year-old defenseman has been significantly more productive, racking up 29 points in 59 contests.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bourque's 4-point game helps the Stars rally past the Maple Leafs 6-5

Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shares what made him happy despite loss to Panthers | Sporting News The Maple Leafs lost to the Panthers but found a bright spot: defenseman William Villeneuve. The rookie played four seasons in the AHL befor...

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Post Game vs Florida Panthers | April 11, 2026

APRIL 12 • YOUTUBE

William Villeneuve | Post Game vs Florida Panthers | | Toronto Maple Leafs speaks with the media following the Leafs' 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday

APRIL 12 • NHL.COM

Maple Leafs Full Media Availability | Pre Game vs Florida Panthers | April 12, 2026

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

William Villeneuve | Pre Game vs Florida Panthers | Toronto Maple Leafs William Villeneuve speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game against the Florida Panthers.

APRIL 11 • NHL.COM

Getting another call-up Villeneuve will be recalled from AHL Toronto prior to Thursday's game versus the Islanders, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact It's not yet clear if Villeneuve will make his NHL debut. He'll be on the NHL roster again just a day after his most recent demotion because Brandon Carlo (lower body) sustained an injury versus the Capitals on Wednesday.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Stolarz departs Maple Leafs' game against Capitals with lower-body injury

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Wednesday’s game against the Washington Capitals early in the first period with a lower-body injury

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Headed back to minors Villeneuve was sent down to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Villeneuve has yet to make his NHL debut, and it seems like he will have to wait at least a little longer. The move to return the 24-year-old blueliner to the minors would seem to indicate that Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) will be good to go for Wednesday's matchup with the Capitals.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brought back to majors Villeneuve was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Villeneuve was called up on an emergency basis with Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) ruled out for Saturday's clash. Across 58 games in the AHL this season, Villeneuve has three goals, 25 assists and 85 shots on net. While Toronto has six healthy defensemen on its roster, the young blueliner has a chance to make his NHL debut soon if Ekman-Larsson remains out for an extended period of time.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Villeneuve was returned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

Impact Villeneuve was summoned to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday to practice with the big club. With the NHL stint taking a break for the Olympics, Villeneuve didn't have an opportunity to get into any game action during his short stint with the Leafs.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Wednesday Villeneuve was called up by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Impact Toronto isn't scheduled to play until next Wednesday against Tampa Bay, but the Maple Leafs can practice in the meantime. Villeneuve should take part in those practices while Toronto is short-staffed due to the Olympics. However, Villeneuve doesn't have any NHL experience yet, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the minors without making his debut during this current stint.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on waivers by Toronto Villeneuve was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Villeneuve signed a two-way deal with the Maple Leafs in August, but he'll begin the 2025-26 regular season with AHL Toronto if he clears waivers. He recorded four goals, 36 assists and 42 PIM over 55 regular-season appearances with the Marlies last year.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Preseason Highlights | Maple Leafs vs. Senators - September 21, 2025

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Toronto Maple Leafs sign depth defenceman to new contract On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced defenceman William Villeneuve has a new one-season, two-way contract.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Could William Villeneuve Earn NHL Call Up After Signing One-Year, Two-Way Contract With Maple Leafs? William Villeneuve is returning for another season in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ organization.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Maple Leafs sign defenceman Villeneuve to one-year, two-way extension TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the NHL club announce...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Maple Leafs Sign Defenceman William Villeneuve | Toronto Maple Leafs The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a one-year, two-way contract extens...

AUGUST 5, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pens two-way deal Villeneuve agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Villeneuve increased his production with AHL Toronto in 2024-25 compared to his first two full seasons in the minors, posting four goals, 40 points and a plus-17 rating over 55 regular-season appearances. The 23-year-old will continue to provide organizational depth in 2025-26, as the Maple Leafs have a veteran-laden blue line, though he should have an opportunity to make the team out of training camp in the fall.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

William Villeneuve | Post Game | NHL.com William Villeneuve | Post Game

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NHL.COM

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