TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward to a four-year contract extension, valued at an average annual salary of $4.38 million, the team announced. Tavares had just wrapped up a seven-year, $77 million contract that he signed as a free agent back in 2018. He was poised to hit unrestricted free agency on … Read more
With Evander Kane gone, the Edmonton Oilers now have a clear vacancy in their top-six forward group. As rumors swirl around a potential trade for Viktor Arvidsson, the team is also reportedly eyeing Utah winger Matias Maccelli. But considering Maccelli’s size and inconsistent offensive output, is he really the right fit? Bob Stauffer of Oilers … Read more
Leafs Eye Trade Market to Replace Departing Free Agents, Marner Included The Toronto Maple Leafs may turn to the trade market to remain competitive as they face the possibility of losing key free agents. With Mitch Marner likely headed for free agency and few game-changing players available on the open market, the Leafs are expected … Read more
Marner Expected to Explore Free Agency On June 26, 2025, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving said that Mitch Marner is likely to hit the open market on July 1, stating, “Unless something significant changes, I’d expect he’s going to test free agency” (nhl.com). While contract discussions have taken place, progress has been limited. … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly eyeing veteran help at center in free agency, with ties to two notable players from within their division. With Kirby Dach struggling to stay healthy, the Canadiens have a clear need for a reliable third-line center. According to NHL insider Arpon Basu of The Athletic, Montreal is closely monitoring the … Read more
Here’s a paraphrased version of the full text: The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly set to make a major splash in free agency this summer by signing one of the top players available. With Mitch Marner expected to leave and John Tavares also possibly departing, NHL analyst and Spittin’ Chiclets podcast host Paul Bissonnette claimed … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing the possibility of losing two key pending free agents this offseason: Mitch Marner and John Tavares. Marner is the top name expected to hit the open market, while Tavares, despite expressing a strong desire to stay with the team, has yet to re-sign ahead of the July 1 free … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs have significant salary cap room this offseason and could use it to upgrade their defense corps. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff, Toronto may pursue Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad in free agency. “Plenty of people have imagined what Aaron Ekblad might look like in a Maple Leafs … Read more
As the 2025 NHL Draft nears, trade rumors are picking up, and Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is once again at the center of attention. While no deal was made at the last trade deadline, interest in him hasn’t faded. The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly back in the hunt. With Andersson heading into the … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is set to become a free agent on July 1, and according to Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network, he is “not expected to return to Toronto” for the 2025 season. Marner, who was selected fourth overall by the Leafs in the 2015 NHL Draft, has spent the past … Read more
