The NHL has ramped up its visits overseas coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, they often make an effort to reunite foreign-born NHLers with their home countries and, even in some cases, their former teams. That’ll be the case for emerging Sabres winger John-Jason Peterka, who spoke to NHL.com’s Nick Cotsonika about getting the chance to suit up in his native … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Peterka, Kostadinski, McCue
Maple Leafs Sign Marshall Rifai To Two-Year Extension
The Maple Leafs have extended defenseman Marshall Rifai on a two-year contract, the team announced today. The deal will pay him up to $1.55MM in total ($775K per season) if he’s on the NHL roster – the league minimum. It’s likely a two-way contract, although the team declined to specify. Rifai, 26, signed an AHL contract with the Maple Leafs’ affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Marshall Rifai To Two-Year Extension
Maple Leafs Prospect Timofei Obvintsev Has A Lot Of Upside
Max Bultman of The Athletic believes that the length of the Detroit Red Wings contract negotiations with Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider may have cost the Red Wings some money in the long run. Raymond and Seider remain unsigned as training camps are quickly approaching and Bultman believes that comparable contract extensions signed this summer may have only increased the asking … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Prospect Timofei Obvintsev Has A Lot Of Upside
Canadian Notes: Robertson, Perfetti, Demko
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson has emerged as the top name on the trade market headed into training camp, following reports that he’s still hoping to start the year on a new team. But Sportsnet’s Luke Fox shared he isn’t expecting the recent momentum to spark a trade before the Leafs kick off camp, citing Robertson’s lack of much negotiating power. Robertson’s … [Read more...] about Canadian Notes: Robertson, Perfetti, Demko
Maple Leafs Expected To Sign Steven Lorentz To PTO
Free agent center Steven Lorentz is expected to join the Maple Leafs on a professional tryout, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Lorentz, 28, remains unsigned over two months into free agency after playing a depth role in the Panthers’ Stanley Cup win last June. He suited up in 16 of their 24 playoff games, scoring twice and adding an assist while averaging a meager 7:07 … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Expected To Sign Steven Lorentz To PTO