2026 NHL Free Agency winners and losers: Why Leafs’ extreme makeover is justified
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Jack Roslovic looking forward to finding role in Maple Leafs’ offensive game
The Toronto Maple Leafs executed a flurry of signings on July 1, the date that marks the beginning of the NHL free agency period. Headlining the moves was the signing of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who signed a three-year deal with the Leafs, and Nick Paul, who was acquired via trade in exchange for Dennis Hildeby…
Maple Leafs’ Chayka Makes His Mark on First Day of Free Agency
Days after Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka aced the 2026 NHL Draft, he immediately shifted his focus to the official start of the season with the Free Agent…
Maple Leafs listed as ‘winners’ of 2026 free agency in Daily Faceoff ranking
It’s been a busy few weeks for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Aside from selecting Gavin McKenna as the headline of a 10-pick 2026 NHL Entry Draft, Toronto’s GM has been all over the market making trades and signing free agents. Chayka acquired and extended pending UFA Darren Raddysh, made some other deals…
Leafs sign McWard, Rybinski to two-year contracts
McWard has seen some time in the NHL, including playing a few games with the Islanders last year.
Maple Leafs Among 4 Teams Showing Interest In Claude Giroux on Day 1 of Free Agency
The Ottawa Senators offered then-pending unrestricted free agent Claude Giroux an extension back around the trade deadline. But the 38-year-old veteran center, after four seasons in Ottawa, declined, wanting to test free agency. That 'test' has now gone into a second day, and it seems there was plenty of action around the Giroux camp on Day 1. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen , in addition to the Senators, four teams showed interest in the elite face-off man and strong t...
Leafs Sign Cole McWard
An AHLer with some NHL experience. And a Calder Cup! He'll fit right in.
Biggest winners and losers in NHL free agency day 1
Free agency is in full effect here for the NHL, and teams made some major splashes to improve their rosters. After winning two Stanley Cups in Florida, Sergei Bobrovsky heads up north to Toronto. Vincent Trocheck gets traded to Utah…
Maple Leafs Sign Henrik Rybinski
He's an AHL player of long standing.
Report: Maple Leafs among teams who showed interest in Claude Giroux
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly among the teams that expressed interest in signing Claude Giroux during Day 1 of free agency, according to Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch. Garrioch also listed the Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, and Colorado Avalanche as teams that reached out to Giroux on Wednesday, though he noted that it wasn’t a surprise…
Top 10 NHL Free Agents Still Available on July 2nd
Many of the notable (and not-so-notable) unrestricted free agents found new homes in free agency on Wednesday. But that was just Day 1. There's still a whole summer ahead for those who didn't sign to find themselves a team. Here now, we present the Top 10 UFAs that are still available as of the start of July 2nd—Day 2 of NHL free agency. Alex Ovechkin Anthony Mantha Patrick Kane Logan Stanley Claude Giroux Patrik Laine Vladimir Tarasenko John Klingberg Michael Bunting Eeli Tolvanen Okay,...
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Chayka’s New Way of Building & the New Forward Units
The dust has settled, at least for now, on the busiest stretch of the NHL offseason. Free agency has now settled into a quieter second day. The biggest trades might…
“A lot of the work felt focused on making Auston Matthews better in roundabout ways” – Anthony Petrielli on John Chayka’s July 1 moves
MLHS’s Anthony Petrielli joined The FAN Morning Show to discuss John Chayka’s busy July 1 and Morgan Rielly’s current situation. On John Chayka’s July 1 work: Honestly, most of the things he did sort of revolved around Auston Matthews. Whether that is good or bad, we’ll find out, but let’s look at the moves. Matthews, […] The post “A lot of the work felt focused on making Auston Matthews better in roundabout ways” – Anthony Petrielli on John Chayka’s July 1 moves appeared first on Maple Leaf...
6 players to watch on day 2 of free agency
It’s unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to match the energy of their first day of free agency, but if the promised overhaul this summer is to be achieved, John Chayka won’t be taking a vacation anytime soon. Day one seemed to be foundational. A lot of bottom-six players who will beef up…
Blueshirt Bandwidth #91: Trochek to Utah, Pettersson In as Drury Has a Very Good Week
Marcus Pettersson, Sean Durzi, and Cole Beaudoin arrive in one wild trade-deadline-style day
Deen’s Daily: Sakic Added Two Pieces; Chayka Remakes Maple Leafs; Offer Sheet!
July 1 was as busy as usual around the NHL, even though there are still players to be had and […] The post Deen’s Daily: Sakic Added Two Pieces; Chayka Remakes Maple Leafs; Offer Sheet! appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now .
Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs trim goaltending herd, improve depth scoring in Nick Paul-Dennis Hildeby trade
After being the busiest team in the league on July 1, the Toronto Maple Leafs answered some questions about their goaltending and added to their bottom-six with a sneaky late afternoon trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forward Nick Paul was sent to the Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round…
Maple Leafs undergo major makeover since hiring John Chayka
The Toronto Maple Leafs have wasted little time changing direction under new general manager John Chayka. Since taking over in early May, Chayka has reshaped the roster through aggressive trades, NHL free-agent signings and the addition of top prospect Gavin…
Lightning Sign John Carlson To Multi-Year Deal
The Tampa Bay Lightning have added one of the biggest names available on the free-agent market. The Lightning have signed defenseman John Carlson to a two-year contract worth $17 million total, carrying an $8.5 million average annual value. The Lightning confirmed the signing, with GM Julien BriseBois filling the hole on the right side of the blue line left by Darren Raddysh, who was signed and traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs last week. Beating Out the Champs Carlson reached the open m...
Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen to 2-year contract reportedly worth $875K annually
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Zack MacEwen to a two-year contract, reportedly worth $875K annually. The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta was the first to report the signing. The #LeafsForever signed 29 y/o F Zach MacEwen to a 2 year $875K cap hit contract Yr 1: $850KYr 2: $900K Rep'd by Doug Shepherd @dougshepherd14…
John Chayka Sends Direct Message After Sergei Bobrovsky Signing
John Chayka details the Toronto Maple Leafs' objective in signing Sergei Bobrovsky and others on the first day of free agency. The post John Chayka Sends Direct Message After Sergei Bobrovsky Signing appeared first on HEAVY .
John Chayka Explains Why He Traded Dennis Hildeby
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka explained why he traded Dennis Hildeby to the Tampa Bay Lightning on July 1.With the Maple Leafs signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a free agent deal for three years and $21 million, plus with backup goalie Anthony Stolarz in the fold, it was going to be tough for the Maple […] The post John Chayka Explains Why He Traded Dennis Hildeby appeared first on HEAVY .
Sergei Bobrovsky ‘Real Game Changer’ For Maple Leafs, Says GM
New Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is a “real game changer” for the franchise, said GM John Chayka.The Maple Leafs signed Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract on July 1 to become the team’s new starting goalie, with Anthony Stolarz in place as his backup. The Maple Leafs then traded away third-string goalie […] The post Sergei Bobrovsky ‘Real Game Changer’ For Maple Leafs, Says GM appeared first on HEAVY .
Through a Father’s Lens: Wes Stankoven Reflects on Son Logan’s Journey to the Stanley Cup
5:00 AM practices, traveling across North America for tournaments, training until 10:00 PM; the intense dedication and commitment to hockey […]
Maple Leafs Signing Roslovic Brings McDavid Closer to Toronto
The Maple Leafs signing of Jack Roslovic could be one more step on the path that brings Connor McDavid to Toronto. The post Maple Leafs Signing Roslovic Brings McDavid Closer to Toronto appeared first on HEAVY .
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