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Toronto finally fixed the problem fans complained about for a decade
For years, fans were frustrated with the lack of support for Toronto's star players, but John Chayka put an end to that with his offseason spending spree.
Unsigned Winger Spotted Training With Oilers Stars
Michael Bunting is still unsigned deep into August, and the company he's been keeping this summer has Edmonton Oilers fans paying close attention. The veteran winger has spent the offseason skating alongside Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman, fueling speculation that a deal with the Oilers could be on the way. Edmonton Makes Sense The Oilers currently have close to $5 million in cap space, enough room to fit Bunting without requiring a corresponding move, and the front office has been open about wanting more secondary scoring after losing Jack Roslovic, who posted his second straight 20-goal season before departing in free agency. Beyond McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Evan Bouchard, scoring depth further down the lineup has been a recurring issue in each of the Oilers' last two trips to the Stanley Cup Final. Thoughts on the Oilers potentially signing Michael Bunting? Bunting has been training with Oilers McDavid and Hyman this offseason. Bunting 14 goals and 33 points last season 📸 @shotbydec_ pic.twitter.com/J0WjuYHvIO — Bleed Oil Blue (@BleedOilBlue) August 23, 2026 Bunting has scored at least 14 goals in three straight seasons, including back-to-back 19-goal campaigns before last year, and his physical, in-your-face style is the kind of complementary piece a team built around top-end skill likes to go after. Market's Cooled Considerably Bunting entered free agency hoping for a multi-year deal, but that expectation has faded the longer he's stayed unsigned. He split last season between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, finishing with 14 goals and 33 points across 74 games, numbers that show a player that is still productive but no longer commanding the kind of contract he got from Carolina back in 2023. Edmonton isn't the only team keeping tabs on him. The Seattle Kraken, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens have all been mentioned as suitors as well, with Seattle sitting on roughly $18.4 million in cap space, the most of any of the teams connected to him. Bunting's best individual stretch came playing alongside Auston Matthews in Toronto during the 2021-22 season, when he scored 23 goals and finished third in Calder Trophy voting. That track record of clicking with elite playmakers is part of why the sight of him skating with McDavid specifically has fans dreaming, even if casual summer workouts are a long way from an actual contract. With training camps opening in a few weeks and Bunting's market having cooled to the point where a one-year deal now looks like his likely outcome. Edmonton might be one of the most logical landing spots left.
by Alex Hobson5 things Maple Leafs should feel good about heading into 2026-27
by Alex Hobson5 things Maple Leafs should feel good about heading into 2026-27
Tuesday's FTB: The Case of the Missing Cup is Solved
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Is Morgan Rielly Still a Maple Leafs Trade Candidate?
Is Morgan Rielly Still a Maple Leafs Trade Candidate?
Toronto put tickets on sale and Leafs fans responded with anger, not excitement
Despite excitement around the new look Maple Leafs, fans are outraged after their ticket prices revealed things aren't going to get any cheaper in 2026-27.
Four Maple Leafs facing career-defining seasons in 2026-27
Although the entire team has something to prove, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, Anthony Stolarz and Chris Tanev all face much higher stakes this season.
Daily Faceoff says this will sabotage the Maple Leafs season
Daily Faceoff's "The Sheet" host Jeff Marek and NHL.com's Dan Rosen reveal the fatal flaws that could ruin Toronto's season.
Phil Kessel gave Maple Leafs fans more than they realized at the time
Phil Kessel spent six years in Toronto and became a household name due to his scoring ability and personality but he was actually more effective than you'd think.
Troy Stecher makes $1.35 million, but his NHL life is still uncertain. Here's why the Maple Leafs defenceman's story feels so…
Troy Stecher makes $1.35 million, but his NHL life is still uncertain. Here's why the Maple Leafs defenceman's story feels so…