After signing a three-year, $7 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What made you want to sign with the Leafs? Why do you think this will be a good fit for you in Toronto? Bobrovsky: Well, first of all, I am excited […]
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After signing a two-year, $2.5 million AAV contract with the Maple Leafs, forward Teddy Blueger discussed his decision to choose Toronto in free agency. What makes the Leafs a good fit for you? Blueger: You kind of go off of where you feel like you are wanted and where you feel like you can have […]
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It seemed to be a quiet Friday before Independence Day tomorrow in National Hockey League circles. A few signings, but nothing major. However, the Flyers’ decision to offer sheet Anaheim center Leo Carlsson with a massive five-year, $90 million contract sent shockwaves through the hockey world. The general consensus is that the Flyers made a bold move in trying to land the prized young center. But not everyone was on board with the decision. We take a look at what some various people around th...
The Toronto Maple Leafs cleared a major hurdle, ensuring that Gavin McKenna will be able to play in the NHL next fall.
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The deal will carry an AAV of $1.075 million.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna signed a three-year, entry-level contract, the team confirmed. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it’s widely expected that McKenna signed a contract that pays a maximum value of $1.025 million for the 2026-27 season. McKenna was the first overall pick in the…
Gavin McKenna is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf.
Sergei Bobrovsky officially begins a new NHL chapter with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the veteran goaltender is leaving the Florida Panthers without bitterness. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Bobrovsky reflected on the end of his seven-year tenure and expressed…
The two veteran goaltenders remain unsigned as we head into the holiday weekend.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka often speaks like an options trader, rather than a conventional sports executive, which partially explains why some were reticent to embrace his appointment. Chayka operates with the optimization concepts of flexibility and optionality in mind with every decision he makes. Ahead of free agency, Chayka made a number…
Sergei Bobrovsky said the Florida Panthers didn’t want to re-sign him, which is why he signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent. The Maple Leafs signed Bobrovsky on July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, to a three-year, $21 million contract after his seven-year, $70 million contract with the Panthers […]
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Bobrovsky signed a three-year contract to join the Leafs, making the team a favorite to return to the postseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky met with reporters for the first time after signing a three-year contract worth $7 million on July 1. Bobrovsky is the headline acquisition from John Chayka’s free agency overhaul, where the Maple Leafs were easily the busiest team in the NHL, signing several depth forwards to the roster. The…
From Gavin McKenna making his on-ice debut at Maple Leafs development camp to Portugal and Croatia battling in the FIFA World Cup, Toronto was buzzing with excitement on Thursday. That’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take as Jay Rosehill returned to the mix. Leafs prospects have been all over…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are likely not done revamping their roster this summer. So far, new general manager John Chayka has brought in five new forwards to shuffle things up. These various moves do not even include first-overall draft pick Gavin McKenna. The Maple Leafs also landed arguably the top free agent defenseman in the […]
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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has done a fabulous job re-tooling the roster on the fly thanks to a number of free-agent signings and completed trades, and from the sounds of it, there still could be a significant move or two coming. This could include Chayka providing the longest-tenured Maple Leaf, defenceman Morgan…
There is a certain rhythm to how NHL organizations build out their depth charts in July. The headlines tend to go one way, while the actual roster work goes another.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed a wave of players on Wednesday to kick off 2026 free agency, headlined by the likes of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Beyond that, they added a handful of bottom-six forwards, one of them being Teddy Blueger. Blueger, 31, is a veteran of eight NHL seasons, beginning his career with the Pittsburgh…
Vinni Lettieri and Samuel Hlavaj have signed one-year deals with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team confirmed Friday. Financial terms of both contracts were not disclosed immediately by the Leafs. Lettieri is coming off a terrific playoff run, where he lead all AHL players in postseason scoring, posting 11 goals and 26 points in 23…
Generally speaking, NHL teams try to avoid spending big money on depth and goaltending on July 1. That’s usually where value disappears fastest. This year, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped…
Lettieri was a big part of the Toronto Marlies run to the Calder Cup, while Hlavaj was at the Olympics.
New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has been a busy man since he was hired at the start of May. There's virtually no area he hasn't addressed in his first moves on the job, writes Adam Proteau.
Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Ryan Hardy explained why the team signed Sergei Bobrovsky on the first day of free agency.The Maple Leafs gave Bobrovsky — the two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Florida Panthers and two-time Vezina Trophy winner with the Columbus Blue Jackets — a three-year, $21 million contract on the first […]
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They also announced two other AHL-level NHL signings.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were aggressive this offseason in overhauling their roster.Toronto went out and hired John Chayka as its new general manager, and he’s been aggressive in adding to the roster. The Maple Leafs had a disappointing season last year, and Chayka is doing everything he can to field a better roster.So far, Toronto […]
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