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Maple Leafs Were Busy on Day One of Free Agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs started Day 1 of free agency with a trade. Forward Nick Robertson is going to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round pick. As Toronto continues to reshape its bottom six under new GM John Chayka, this trade frees up another roster spot.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Leafs GM John Chayka explains strategy to pursue Sergei Bobrovsky, depth forwards on Canada Day

It was a frantic day for the Toronto Maple Leafs, making major overhauls to their roster during the opening day of free agency. Toronto signed Sergei Bobrovsky, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger, Jack Roslovic, Brandon Duhaime and Zack MacEwen as free agents on Wednesday.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Maple Leafs Trade Dennis Hildeby to Tampa Bay for Nick Paul

Following the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky, the Toronto Maple Leafs are trading goaltender Dennis Hildeby to the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Nick Paul, according to reports.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Dennis Hildeby News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Paul to the Maple Leafs Is OK: Hildeby Might Hurt

This is one of those trades where the headline says “depth move,” but the context quietly says something bigger is going on. If you’re a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, there’s a lot of potential to not like this trade down the road.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Maple Leafs’ Sergei Bobrovsky draws ‘game-changer’ praise from new GM

There may not have been a more active team in 2026 NHL Free Agency than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto signed a slew of new players, and the Maple Leafs even swung a trade.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Maple Leafs acquire Nick Paul in trade with Lightning

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been very active in NHL Free Agency. And that’s to say nothing of the signings they’ve made. Toronto is overhauling its roster in a huge way.

Dennis Hildeby News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs acquire Nick Paul from Lightning for Dennis Hildeby, 2027 4th, 2028 3rd-round pick

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.

Zack MacEwen News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 1

Maple Leafs sign Zack MacEwen

Zack MacEwen is a fourth line tough guy when he is in the NHL who has played on several teams in the past. He is one of those players who has surprisingly good on-ice results in the NHL, playing almost exclusively against other fourth lines.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Blueger Is the Player You Count on in May: Great Maple Leafs Get

The Toronto Maple Leafs adding Teddy Blueger on a two-year, $5 million deal isn’t the kind of move that sends social media into a frenzy. It won’t. But it might be the kind of move that changes how a team behaves when the games get tight, heavy, and a little bit ugly.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Rumors / July 1

Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Zach Werenski Without Including Matthew Knies?

@Nylanderthews: Darren Dreger said on TSNs First Up this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs offer to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Zach Werenski didn’t include Matthew Knies.

Colton Sissons News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Colton Sissons to a two-year deal worth $8.5 million

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to open up their chequebook on the opening day of free agency. After paying up for Sergei Bobrovsky and Jack Roslovic, the Leafs have now signed Colton Sissons to a two-year contract.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add versatility to bottom-six group in Teddy Blueger signing

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.

Brandon Duhaime News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Maple Leafs reportedly sign forward Brandon Duhaime

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Hotstove / July 1

Instant Analysis: Maple Leafs add more C depth with addition of Teddy Blueger on two-year contract

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Report: Maple Leafs sign Teddy Blueger to 2-year contract worth $2.5 million annually

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.

Sergei Bobrovsky News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Sergei Bobrovsky to a 3-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $7 million, per Elliotte Friedman.

Jack Roslovic News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Jack Roslovic to a two-year deal worth $8M

Forward Jack Roslovic is the newest member of the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $8M total. He’s a right-handed centre/winger who can put up points, which is what Toronto needs, but doesn’t do well in his own zone.

Troy Stecher News / Professor Press Box / July 1

Stecher and the Reality of Being an NHL Depth Player

There are moments in every NHL season that barely register at the time but tell you more about the league than most headlines ever do. At the end of last season, Troy Stecher looked into a microphone and said, with a half-smile, that what he was looking for on the open market was simple.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs add draft capital as Nick Robertson experiment finally comes to a close

The Nick Robertson experiment in Toronto finally came to an end on Wednesday. After years of Robertson battling injuries and inconsistency, but still showing enough promise and potential to continue taking chances on him, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded him to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / July 1