The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Dakota Mermis to a one-year, league-minimum contract, per CapFriendly (Twitter link). The deal was first reported by Jonas Siegel of The Athletic (Twitter link). Toronto followed up this deal by signing defenseman Philippe Myers and forward Cédric Paré, shares Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun (Twitter link). All three deals will … [Read more...] about Leafs Sign Dakota Mermis, Philippe Myers, Cédric Paré
Leafs Sign Chris Tanev To Six-Year Contract
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Chris Tanev to a six-year, $27MM contract. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $4.5MM. This signing vindicates Toronto’s acquisitions of Tanev’s rights following the draft, with the Leafs sending a 2026 seventh-round back to the Dallas Stars. Tanev has become one of the league’s most sought after defensive-defensemen, making his … [Read more...] about Leafs Sign Chris Tanev To Six-Year Contract
Free Agent Rumors: Stamkos, Bennett, Verhaeghe, Stolarz, Ekman-Larsson, Grzelcyk, Martinez
The Devils are in the market for a top-six forward today, and they may end up as one of the finalists for Lightning captain Steven Stamkos, per ESPN’s Kevin Weekes. They’ll be one of many teams making Stamkos’ agent’s phone ring off the hook today. TSN’s Bob McKenzie also expects the Ducks, Hurricanes, Predators and Red Wings to make aggressive pushes for the future … [Read more...] about Free Agent Rumors: Stamkos, Bennett, Verhaeghe, Stolarz, Ekman-Larsson, Grzelcyk, Martinez
Maple Leafs Sign Anthony Stolarz, Matt Murray
With a huge need for help between the pipes, Kevin Weekes of ESPN reports the Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a two-year contract with goaltender Anthony Stolarz. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman confirms Stolarz will earn an AAV of $2.5MM. Matt Murray is returning to Toronto for goaltending depth on an undisclosed contract, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. After signing goalie Joseph … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Anthony Stolarz, Matt Murray
Leafs Sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson To Four-Year Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to a four-year, $14MM contract per TSN’s Darren Dreger (Twitter link). Dreger adds that the deal will carry a $3.5MM cap hit and a 16-team modified-no-trade clause. Ekman-Larsson makes out nicely after seeing his previous eight-year, $66MM contract bought out by the Vancouver Canucks only a year ago. … [Read more...] about Leafs Sign Oliver Ekman-Larsson To Four-Year Deal