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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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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.

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.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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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The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 1

Maple Leafs Sign Teddy Blueger

Teddy Blueger (he has anglicized his name to this version) is due to turn 32, and is a left-shooting centre/winger. He has a long career, and has spent the last three years in Vancouver.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs overpay for speed, penalty killing certainty with Colton Sissons

Colton Sissons signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a two-year deal worth $4.25 million annually. Sissons will likely slot in as Toronto’s fourth-line centre, where he’s expected to provide speed, toughness and defensive responsibility to the bottom-six.

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

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Cowan, Bobrovsky, Hildeby & Prospects?

Today feels like one of those NHL offseason days when something is about to happen. The Toronto Maple Leafs could give us a hint of what their regular-season roster might look like.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / 6IX ON ICE / July 1

Four forwards the Toronto Maple Leafs need to target in 2026 free agency

John Chayka wasted little time making his mark on the Maple Leafs, landing Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade nine days before free agency even opened.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1

3 smart bets Maple Leafs can make in a depressed free agency class

Welcome to the opening day of free agency, where the landscape of the NHL is set to change dramatically. With an influx of cap space, there are several teams looking to improve dramatically, by landing a few marquee players to change their roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30

Leafs fans will love Troy Stecher's message after extension

Maple Leafs fans will love Troy Stecher's message after two-year extension

Troy Stecher delivered a message that Toronto Maple Leafs fans are sure to appreciate after signing a two-year contract extension.

Maple Leafs’ Troy Stecher believes Jim Hiller will provide team with ‘really big spark’

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

Craig Berube speaks out for first time since Maple Leafs departure

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / June 30

Craig Berube speaks out for first time since Maple Leafs departure

Berube spoke publicly for the first time since leaving the position in May.

Maple Leafs plan to play Gavin McKenna with Auston Matthews immediately

Maple Leafs extend qualifying offers to five players, let two RFAs walk

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Toronto Maple Leafs News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

4 Big Swings The Maple Leafs Could Take In Free Agency

The Toronto Maple Leafs, like every other NHL team, are gearing up for the start of NHL free agency on Wednesday. But unlike many other NHL teams, reports suggest the Maple Leafs are looking to make big swings.