Even after adding Matias Maccelli earlier today, the Maple Leafs will likely want to make an addition on the wing. To that end, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic noted in an appearance on TSN 1050 (audio link) that winger Nikolaj Ehlers “holds some appeal” for Toronto. The 29-year-old is the number two player on our Top 50 UFA list and the top available with Mitch Marner … [Read more...] about Ehlers Holds Some Appeal For Maple Leafs
Golden Knights Reportedly Acquire, Extend Mitch Marner
According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shortly thereafter, Friedman shared that Marner is expected to sign an eight-year, $96MM deal ($12MM AAV) with the Golden Knights. According to Bob McKenzie, Nicolas Roy is the only player headed to the Maple Leafs in the reported deal, making it … [Read more...] about Golden Knights Reportedly Acquire, Extend Mitch Marner
Free Agent Notes: Marchand, Gavrikov, Provorov, Granlund, Faksa, Pezzetta
If the Panthers can’t get a deal done to keep Brad Marchand in Florida before the market opens tomorrow, Darren Dreger of TSN expects the Bruins, Mammoth, and Maple Leafs to be his most aggressive suitors in free agency. A Boston reunion would be surprising given there’s been no change in the front office that wasn’t willing to match Marchand’s cheaper requests for an extension … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Marchand, Gavrikov, Provorov, Granlund, Faksa, Pezzetta
Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs Agree To Six-Year Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Matthew Knies have agreed to a six-year, $46.5MM extension, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The deal comes with a $7.75MM AAV. Knies, who is coming off a 29-goal, 58-point campaign, will remain in Toronto long-term after being selected by the Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2021 draft. Knies was set for restricted free agency, but … [Read more...] about Matthew Knies, Maple Leafs Agree To Six-Year Extension
Maple Leafs Could File For Tampering If Mitch Marner Signs With Golden Knights
The Toronto Maple Leafs are just days away from a separation with their superstar right-winger Mitch Marner. Signs have pointed towards Marner testing the free agent market for the bulk of the regular season – but official word of the split came via Chris Johnston of The Athletic in mid-May. It’s been a scramble in the five weeks since, with multiple teams pushing their way … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Could File For Tampering If Mitch Marner Signs With Golden Knights