Pro Hockey Rumors

Nick Alberga of The Leafs Nation reports that the Toronto Maple Leafs remain interested in re-signing winger Max Pacioretty for next season. Despite a solid postseason performance, Pacioretty should warrant a relatively cheaper contract, given he missed more than half of the season due to injury. Still, Alberga notes that Pacioretty is prioritizing remaining close to his family … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Interested In Re-Signing Max Pacioretty

Longtime Islanders enforcer Matt Martin has announced his retirement, per a club announcement Tuesday. He’ll join the club’s front office as a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche. A fifth-round pick by the Isles as an overager in 2008, Martin rose up the ranks quicker than expected for his draft slot and made his NHL debut in February 2010 amid his first … [Read more...] about Matt Martin Announces Retirement, Joins Islanders Front Office

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

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