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3 Free-Agent Destinations for RHD John Klingberg

NHL training camps are right around the corner and there's plenty of talent left on the free-agent market, looking for work for next season. John Klingberg continues to be one of the best defencemen left on the open market, and while the contract offers haven't been pouring in this summer, Klingberg's NHL experience is still attractive to a number of teams looking to fill out their roster. Klingberg, 34, is coming off a very inconsistent season, appearing in 56 games last season with the San ...

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs' Philippe Myers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has made some significant upgrades this summer, which means the internal competition for roster spots heading into training camp is quite fierce. On the back end of the Leafs roster, Philippe Myers has been pushed down the depth chart, and is now on the trade block. Chayka has added Darren Raddysh, Emil Andrae, and the Leafs are welcoming back Chris Tanev with open arms, add in Morgan Rielly avoiding an offseason trade, and the numbers aren't on ...

Red Wings confirm trade with Predators as Dylan Larkin remains in the dark

As Dylan Larkin awaits a decision on his future, the Detroit Red Wings completed a trade with the Nashville Predators. Despite their last-ditch efforts, reports suggest the Detroit Red Wings can’t sway Dylan Larkin amid the dramatic situation in Motor City. In this context and with the NHL season approaching, however, the Red Wings have made a trade with the Nashville Predators . “The Detroit Red Wings today acquired forward Sutter Muzzatti from the Nashville Predators in exchange for f...

Morgan Rielly has one job this season — Don’t be a liability: Leafs Morning Take

T-minus 40 days until the season opener. September is just around the corner. With that in mind, we kicked off the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing the NHL/Fanatics announcement. The two sides are planning to unveil “Hometown Remix” uniforms and apparel for all 32 teams this upcoming season. Naturally, we discussed…

5 Maple Leafs appear on The Athletic’s best under-23 players, prospects list

The Toronto Maple Leafs entered the 2025-26 regular season with a prospect pool that left much to be desired.  Fast-forward to August 2026, largely thanks to a successful 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the tune surrounding the club’s farm system has significantly changed.  In a recent article, The Athletic’s Corey Pronman ranked the best…

Mountaintop View 8-20-26

How the rebuilt Pac-12 looks to be ‘in a tier of its own’ Kyle Bonagura from ESPN profiles the reformed Pac-12 as it returns to being a functional conference and hopes to set itself apart from the perceived Group of Six conferences. Spartans have their QB Boise State releases a new hand-painted helmet Biletnikoff Award […]

Trade Update On Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly

Morgan Rielly's name spent much of the summer floating around the trade rumor mill.  That chatter has gone almost entirely silent. The San Jose Sharks were rumored to have interest in Rielly earlier this offseason. Instead, San Jose acquired Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers , removing what had been considered one of the more realistic landing spots for the veteran Toronto defenseman. Why San Jose Made Sense The Sharks were viewed as a logical fit for months. San Jose has been rebuil...

Former Oilers prospect Matvei Petrov signs two-year KHL deal

Matvei Petrov will be sticking around in Russia. The former Edmonton Oilers prospect originally signed a professional tryout with Spartak Moscow of the KHL in late July. That PTO has translated to a two-year contract for the 23-year-old, according to multiple sources. He had been offered a qualifying offer by the Oilers at the start…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises.…

Morgan Rielly can’t wait for 14th season with Leafs after trade rumours cease: ‘This is home now’

Morgan Rielly is the longest-tenured member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and will be returning for a 14th season with the only NHL franchise he’s ever played for, barring any unexpected, seismic activity. Rielly was subject to rampant trade speculation this summer, as the Maple Leafs underwent major changes at every level. Maple Leafs head…