Steeves was placed on waivers Friday.
The Maple Leafs will demote Steeves to AHL Toronto if he passes through waivers. Steeves played one game in the NHL last season, going pointless in 10:14 of action Feb. 13. Steeves was an offensive star at the AHL level in 2023-24, scoring 27 times while adding 30 assists in 65 regular-season games with the Marlies.