The Maple Leafs have displayed interest in centers Mikael Granlund and Pius Suter to bolster their depth at the position after free agency opens next week, according to Kristen Shilton of ESPN. They’re expected to pursue them for a bigger punch down the middle, even if they agree to a new contract with No. 2 center John Tavares, also a pending UFA. If they can’t extend the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Linked To Mikael Granlund, Pius Suter
SHL’s Malmö Redhawks Sign Topi Niemelä
The Malmö Redhawks of the Swedish Hockey League have agreed to a deal with defenseman Topi Niemelä for the 2025-26 season, according to a team announcement. Niemelä, a member of the Maple Leafs organization and a pending restricted free agent, can have his signing rights retained by Toronto until July 2029 if they tender him a qualifying offer. All of Niemelä’s time with … [Read more...] about SHL’s Malmö Redhawks Sign Topi Niemelä
Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
The offseason has arrived with the draft and free agency fast approaching. Accordingly, it’s time to look at what each team needs to accomplish this summer. Next up is a look at Toronto. The Maple Leafs’ consistent run of strong regular-season play continued in 2024-25 with an 108-point season and their first division title in an 82-game season since 2000. While they did … [Read more...] about Offseason Checklist: Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs, Kraken To Pursue Andrew Mangiapane
The 2025 free agent market is beginning to wear thin. That could push teams to take aggressive runs at the few impactful lineup pieces available. One name already generating interest is Washington Capitals winger Andrew Mangiapane, who both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Seattle Kraken are expected to pursue if and when he reaches the open market, per David Pagnotta of The Fourth … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Kraken To Pursue Andrew Mangiapane
Marner Open To Short-Term Deal, Tavares Talks Not Close Yet
As the top pending unrestricted free agent, winger Mitch Marner will have a chance to choose between a bunch of contract options. According to Pierre LeBrun in his latest post for The Athletic (subscription link), a couple of teams believe that Marner is considering signing just a two-year deal this summer with the hopes of getting a long-term contract in place in 2027 when … [Read more...] about Marner Open To Short-Term Deal, Tavares Talks Not Close Yet