The Hockey News Big Show: Reacting To NHL Free Agency So Far
Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss free-agency day moves by the Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Oilers and more.
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Ryan Kennedy, Michael Traikos and Michael Augello discuss free-agency day moves by the Leafs, Jets, Sharks, Oilers and more.
Duhaime played in all 82 regular season games for the Washington Capitals in both of the past two seasons.
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to remake their roster, acquiring Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby, a 2027 fourth-round pick, and a 2028 third-round pick. There were a few glaring issues on the Leafs’ roster, and this move hypothetically addresses both of them at once. The first is that the Leafs had a logjam […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs attempt to address 3C hole, acquire Nick Paul in exchange for Dennis Hildeby & two draft picks appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs made one of the biggest splashes in Day 1` of the NHL's free-agent frenzy by signing longtime Florida Panthers star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract. Will this move get Toronto back into the playoffs? Or will the Leafs come to regret the signing?
Will Chayka make a splash with a big signing or will he wait and see.
A big swing at getting the old tandem back together with Anthony Stolarz.
And some picks are involved.
Trocheck has three seasons left on his contract, and he is coming off a 53-point season over 67 games with the Rangers.
Paul is very familiar with the Leafs, having played in the same division for his entire career.
The New York Rangers are parting ways with their second-line center ahead of the trade deadline.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired goaltender Dennis Hildeby, along with a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a third-round pick in 2028, from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nick Paul.
During a busy opening day of free agency, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick and 2028 third-round pick, the team confirmed Wednesday. Paul registered seven goals and 15 points in 51 games with the Lightning last season. He’s been a consistent thorn…
More depth.
The Toronto Maple Leafs remain the busiest team of the day, acquiring another excellent piece for the bottom six, in Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for goalie Dennis Hildeby. The Leafs have acquired Nick Paul from the Lightning for Dennis Hildeby and two draft picks pic.twitter.com/9vCditJ6Dg — TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) July 1, 2026 With this move, Toronto has acquired another "Leafs killer," adding to the acquisition of Sergei Bobrovsky . Paul is remembered in The Six ...
The first former Vancouver Canuck has found a new home. Latvian centreman Teddy Blueger has signed a two-year, $2.25 million AAV contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs have signed Teddy Blueger to a 2-year deal worth $2.5M AAV ($5.0M total) — @FriedgeHNIC — Daily Faceoff – Fantasy (@DFOFantasy) July 1, 2026…
The affable netminder’s time with the Jets comes to an end.
Team prankster, enforcer, and genuinely funny guy, Brandon Duhaime, is moving on from the Washington Capitals. The rugged fourth-line forward signed a three-year, $7.8 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $2.6 million annually. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that Duhaime had signed in Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, and the Leafs made the news official
Another depth forward of a certain type.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brandon Duhaime have come to terms on a three-year, $2.6 million AAV contract. Duhaime is another player we profiled in our free agent series: Duhaime can play right wing, and that speed makes him a good fit beside slower wingers like Lorentz or Joshua on a checking line. Ideally, you […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add another quality defensive forward — plus some jam — in Brandon Duhaime signing appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
It’s been an exceptionally busy day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who signed Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million annually. Blueger will round out Toronto’s revamped forward corps, where he’s expected to be used in a bottom-six role. The 31-year-old is capable of playing either centre or wing, and his positional versatility…
Blueger, 31, scored nine goals and 17 points in 35 games with the Canucks in 2025-26
Former Maple Leaf playoff villain Sergei Bobrovsky is changing sides and signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After days of intense speculation, the likeliest outcome came true on Canada Day when the famed goalie signed in Toronto. The terms: three years, $7 million AAV. Who is Sergei Bobrovsky? This header feels a little redundant for […] The post Instant Analysis: Sergei Bobrovsky is a Maple Leaf — three years, $7 million AAV appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed forward Brandon Duhaime to a contract. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report. At the time of filing, it has not been reported what the length of the deal is or how many years it will be for. Duhaime, 29, is a 6-foot-2 forward with speed and strong…
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Teddy Blueger have come to terms on a two-year deal worth $2.5 million per season. Blueger is a player we noted in our free agent series: “Blueger is a no-frills fourth-line center capable of handling a traditional fourth-line role. He can take defensive-zone faceoffs, contribute on the penalty kill, and […] The post Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add more C depth with addition of Teddy Blueger on two-year contract appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed depth forward Teddy Blueger to a two-year contract worth $2.5 million annually. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to report. Blueger, 31, is a Latvian bottom-six forward who primarily plays centre but can also play on the wing. His NHL career to date has consisted of three different teams, beginning…