Day 1 was all about seeing the new faces in action for the first time. Day 2 was about truly getting down to business.

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the ice again at the Ford Performance Centre, splitting up into three groups again. There weren’t many notable group changes, but it helped give a decent idea of what lineups we’ll see for Toronto’s two split-squad games against Montreal. It’s expected that the main unit, Group 1, will stay in Toronto on Saturday, while Group 2 will head to Montreal. We’ll see what ends up happening.

Here’s what you need to know from Friday’s on-ice sessions:

Morgan Rielly joins the main group

A viral condition kept Rielly out of Group 1 on Thursday, instead keeping him confined to limited duty in Group 3 (AHL/ECHLers). Rielly returned to the top group today, playing alongside new addition Emil Andrae. Rielly didn’t look as quick or mobile as we’re used to seeing, so it feels like he’s not up to 100 percent healthiest (but not far away, from the looks of it). Rielly led the post-practice circle, for those of you who pay attention to that.

Notably, that sent Ben Danford to Group 2. Danford received praise for his Day 1 performance but ultimately ended up back where most expected him to spend the majority of camp. He’ll definitely still have a solid shot at making the club out of training camp, even if he’d probably be better off spending a full season in the AHL.Jack Roslovic + Auston Matthews’ chemistry was fun to behold

Odds are you didn’t follow the 2015 U-18 World Championship all too closely. But the combo of Roslovic and Matthews combined for 26 points, showing some crazy chemistry after two years of beating up on junior aged competition. That’s what made the reunion this summer so interesting – Roslovic might have been exactly what Matthews needed to help rejuvenate his offensive dominance.

The pair was easily the most well-connected duo during camp today (more so than William Nylander and John Tavares). It felt like they were scoring on every drill, with Roslovic continuously ripping home one-timers off Matthews’ passes. It seems unlikely they’ll be split up once the season begins.

“He’s extremely skilled,” Matthews said of Roslovic. “I find he’s always got his head up. He skates well, he shoots the puck, but you know, he can drive play with his speed. He’s good at holding onto pucks, finding the open guy. And, you know, just trying to read off each other a lot.”Sergei Bobrovsky doesn’t look like a near-38-year-old

Bobrovsky entered camp as the presumed No. 1 – which, at 37 years old and coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, could be worrying to some. But many around the league have applauded Bobrovsky’s work ethic and off-ice regiment, with expectations that he’d be able to get up to a much more competitive form. The two-time Stanley Cup champion was the fastest goaltender of the bunch at camp today, which included a couple of huge reactionary blocker saves. You can only take so much out of training camp early on, but Bobrovsky definitely moves better than most other goalies his age.

Nick Paul was the best bottom-six player

Paul was brought in Toronto to play with a bit of size and work his tail off. That’s what we saw on full display today – plus one of the best shots of anyone at camp so far. He’s got a powerful release, and he’s willing to get it off from just about anywhere. Most of what makes him stand out – the penalty kill, the physicality – can’t really be showcased at camp, but he was easily one of the most competitive forwards out there every single shift.

Other notable “standouts” include Coltons Sissons (Paul’s linemate today) and John Tavares, who seemingly won most of his battles today around the net.

Tons of praise for fourth-string goalie Samuel Hlavaj

While many North American fans often discount the World Championship, NHL scouting departments don’t. Hlavaj was signed shortly after his remarkable effort at the 2024 World Championship, where he went 3-2, with a .925 save percentage. It wasn’t a fluke, either – he had a .932 save percentage in 2023 despite going 0-3. Hlavaj has been a starter for Slovakia at the past two World Championships and was named one of the team’s top three players in both.

Hlavaj’s 2025-26 AHL campaign was nothing to get excited about. But he was one of the best goalies at the 2026 Winter Olympics, helping the Slovaks advance to the bronze medal game. He’s a goalie that seems to thrive in big moments – and that’s something that has caught the eyes of some around the league.

“Hlavaj’s the type of guy who’ll show up in big situations,” one scout said on Friday. “He’s so athletic and skilled. He’s got the reflexes goalies dream of.”

The problem? Consistency. The Minnesota Wild ultimately elected to cut him loose this summer before joining the Leafs as the presumed fourth goalie. The 25-year-old actually outplayed Jesper Wallstedt in Iowa two years ago, so he’s more than capable of getting the job done in the minors. Artur Akhtyamov has the upper hand after helping the Marlies win the Calder Cup last year, but Hlavaj has the potential to steal some games away.

Keep a close eye on him.

Maple Leafs’ lines at Friday’s practice

Matthew Knies – Auston Matthews – Jack Roslovic
Gavin McKenna – John Tavares – William Nylander
Easton Cowan – Nick Paul – Colton Sissons
Dakota Joshua – Teddy Blueger – BrandonDuhaime
Steven Lorentz

Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Darren Raddysh
Jake McCabe – Chris Tanev
Emil Andrae – Morgan Rielly
Troy Stecher – Nick Blankenburg

Sergei Bobrovsky
Anthony Stolarz
Brendan Bonello

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