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Michael Bunting scored the go-ahead goal in the first period and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on Monday night at Rogers Arena.

Philadelphia Flyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 12

What the Flyers Are Getting From Michael Bunting

Entering the 2026-27 season, the Philadelphia Flyers’ deepest position seemed to be winger. Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone are two of the most talented under-22 players.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Flyers sign Michael Bunting to one-year contract

After a rough start to their season, the Philadelphia Flyers are bringing in some help for their forward group. On Tuesday, the Flyers signed winger Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 6

Flyers Sign Michael Bunting to Team-Friendly 1-Year Deal

The Flyers have signed Michael Bunting to a one-year contract worth $1.2 million, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. The deal is a short-term commitment for Philadelphia.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Flyers To Sign Michael Bunting

The Philadelphia Flyers are bringing in some outside help to correct their winless start to the 2026-27 campaign. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Flyers have signed forward Michael Bunting to a one-year, $1.2MM contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 5

The Oilers signing Tarasenko or Bunting is better than trading for a depth forward

The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth was seen as an area of strength heading into this season, but just three games in, it has already been tested. While scoring hasn’t been an issue, with 17 goals, the second-most in the National Hockey League, their top nine is an area of concern due to injuries.

Seville News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 30

The Curious Case Of Michael Bunting

At the start of the offseason, most folks likely said Michael Bunting was a sure bet to land a multi-year NHL contract worth tens of millions of dollars.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Editor In Leaf / September 25

2 former Maple Leafs remain free agents as training camp nears its end

Michael Bunting and James van Riemsdyk are still looking for work as NHL training camps near their end, leaving the two former Toronto Maple Leafs still looking for a job. At this point in the offseason, that's a little interesting.

NHL News / Oil on Whyte / September 20

Michael Bunting could be the Oilers' missing piece

Mike Babcock's Edmonton Oilers will be defined by their ability to play four-line, two-way hockey, as well as their ability to defend effectively. If that is truly the mentality going forward, then the Oilers need to bring Michael Bunting into the fold.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

The Case for the Panthers to Sign Michael Bunting

On Tuesday (Sept. 16), Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito announced at his training camp press conference that Brad Marchand will miss the start of the season recovering from offseason surgery.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / September 3

Bunting Could Be the Free Agent Teams Regret Passing On

There are still a few NHL free agents sitting out there who make you stop and wonder what everybody is seeing. Michael Bunting is one of them. Bunting isn’t going to solve all your problems.

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Dallas Stars News / Professor Press Box / September 1

Why Michael Bunting Is Still Unsigned Is Hard to Explain

There are still a few NHL free agents sitting out there who make you stop and wonder what everybody is seeing. Michael Bunting is one of them. Bunting isn't going to solve all your problems.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31

Five PTO candidates who could become major bargains

With training camps approaching, several recognizable NHL veterans remain without contracts. Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Toews have retired, while Marcus Johansson has taken his career overseas, but there is still meaningful talent available.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

The Missing Piece: Why Michael Bunting Might Be Exactly What the Oilers Need

When former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas let Zach Hyman walk to Edmonton, Toronto fans were furious and Oilers fans were ecstatic. Many Leafs fans called it a disastrous contract and insisted Hyman wouldn’t live up to the deal.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / August 16

Could Michael Bunting Give the Oilers a Little More Chaos?

The Edmonton Oilers definitely felt Connor Brown’s exit more than people might think. He wasn’t one of those guys lighting up the scoresheet every regular-season night, but he brought something that’s honestly hard to replace.

Dallas Stars News / NHL Trade Talk / August 13

A McKenna 60-Point Rookie Season Means More Than Bunting’s

So far, in all the talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Gavin McKenna and his projected season, the one thing I haven’t seen is any mention of Michael Bunting’s rookie season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 14

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A lot of teams approach free agency by showing up for the first few days, spending all their money on the best possible options for them on the market, and then calling it a day and heading off to cottage country for the summer.

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / August 13

Bruins Should Only Offer Michael Bunting a PTO

The Boston Bruins come into the 2026-27 season with a relatively uneventful offseason. Matthew Poitras remains unsigned, while the Bruins have reunited with Connor Clifton and promoted goaltender Michael DiPietro to the NHL.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / August 3

Around the NHL: Laine, Tarasenko, Bunting searching for new contracts, Blues rejecting significant trade offers

Welcome back to another edition of Around the NHL. The calendar has flipped to August, we’re just over a month before training camps open, as we’ve entered the dog days of summer.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 27

Free Agent Profile: Michael Bunting

There’s no question that Michael Bunting‘s career trajectory has not gone as he had hoped. After stalling out with the Arizona Coyotes, Bunting burst onto the scene with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2021-22 season, scoring 23 goals and 63 points in 79 games, finishing third in Calder Trophy voting as a 26-year-old.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 21

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Robertson’s Fresh Start & Bunting’s Comeback?

One of the interesting things about building an NHL roster is that not every player who leaves is a failure, and not every player who stays is automatically the right fit.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 13

Six potentially productive NHL free agents looking for new teams

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NHL News / Trade Talk Sports / July 13

Could Maple Leafs bring back a familiar face in free agency?

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Dallas Stars News / TheLeafsnation / May 27

Former Maple Leaf Michael Bunting is in ‘wait and see’ mode as free agency looms

The experience of becoming an unrestricted free agent, at any point in your career, is a time of excitement and nervousness as a decision is made on where

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Michael Bunting gets traded ahead of NHL trade deadline for third straight season

Bunting, 30, was having a strong year in Nashville, heading into his third trip through free agency.

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