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3 Potential Trade Destinations for Maple Leafs' Philippe Myers
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has made some significant upgrades this summer, which means the internal competition for roster spots heading into training camp is quite fierce. On the back end of the Leafs roster, Philippe Myers has been pushed down the depth chart, and is now on the trade block. Chayka has added Darren Raddysh, Emil Andrae, and the Leafs are welcoming back Chris Tanev with open arms, add in Morgan Rielly avoiding an offseason trade, and the numbers aren't on Myers' side. There's also Leafs' prospect Ben Danford, who the organization loves, and is likely someone who's knocking at the door for NHL minutes as soon as this season. Myers is in a bad spot, and if he's looking for an NHL job, it's not likely coming in Toronto. The 6-foot-6 defenceman has one year left on his contract at $850,000, so it's a very manageable cap hit for just about every team to add in. Myers appeared in 39 games last year for the Leafs, chipping in with two points. In 233 NHL games, he's posted 10 goals and 43 points, and has always left team's wanting more based on his size and skating abilities. Myers could very well be on the move ahead or during training camp next month, and if Chayka does give him a change of scenery he likely desires, expect to see the Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Montreal Canadiens having trade interest. Especially the Flyers and Ducks, as both teams' are becoming desperate for NHL defencemen, and while it won't be a mega-deal, Chayka and the Leafs could add a solid depth forward in return to help out their AHL Toronto Marlies. Myers on the move, don't be shocked to see it happening soon.
Philadelphia Flyers Continue To Make Trade Offers
The Philadelphia Flyers have had quite the offseason, and there's plenty of rumors going around that general manager Daniel Briere has been working the phones. According to multiple reports, the Flyers are shopping for defencemen, and recently, have been very aggressive with their trade offers. Briere turned the NHL on it's head this summer by signing Leo Carlsson to a lucrative offer sheet, and reportedly since, has been laser focused on trying to land NHL proven blueliners. Marco D'Amico: Re Flyers: They've been looking for a defenseman all summer, they were in on John Carlsson, they were very interested in Darnell Nurse, I've been told they've kicked tires on Alexander Romanov. The Flyers have $13.7 million in cap space to work with, so Briere can be creative as he'd like. They also have six draft picks in the first four rounds of next year's draft, and they also have two first-round picks the year after. Throw in some talented young forwards, intriguing top prospects, and Briere shouldn't have any issues tracking down some talent. The issue becomes who's available, and the latest rumor is a move with the Montreal Canadiens about Arber Xhekaj. The restricted free-agent defenceman is one of the toughest customers in the league, and seems to have Flyers' hockey written all over him. There's also Zach Whitecloud in Calgary, who many teams have inquired about, but so far the Flames haven't budged. On a lesser scale, the Toronto Maple Leafs are open to moving former Flyer, Philippe Myers, so perhaps there's a smaller deal to be completed there. Briere is making offers, we'll see if he adds some more talent before training camp.
Maple Leafs should be glad they didn't trade Morgan Rielly
A contrarian argument is worthwhile exploring, particularly since Morgan Rielly remains a solid piece on the Toronto Maple Leafs blue line.
Ex-Maple Leafs enforcer claims Morgan Rielly was ‘panicking’ last season
Jay Rosehill says Morgan Rielly looked exposed during a tough season.
The Maple Leafs rebuilt their prospect pool but one major weakness remains
In a recent piece for The Daily Faceoff, Steven Ellis wrote about the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect pool and how there is one glaring weakness for the team right now
by Michael Mazzei2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #7 Noah Chadwick
by Michael Mazzei2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #7 Noah Chadwick
Panthers Could Have Marchand's Replacement In Free Agency
The Florida Panthers have a real hole to fill with Brad Marchand sidelined, and one might already be sitting on the open market. The Panthers are the most likely landing spot for unrestricted free agent winger Michael Bunting, and they could sign him to a one-year deal in Florida specifically to cover for Marchand. Florida Needs A Fix Marchand underwent unexpected hip and sports hernia surgery late in the summer and could miss six to 10 games to start the season, with an earliest possible return around mid-October. The bigger problem is what it does to Florida's books. The Panthers are sitting on just over $34,000 in cap space, all but eliminating any realistic trade option and pushing the front office toward the bargain bin. The Hockey News' Ryan Lambert laid out Florida's actual options: work the waiver wire and hope something usable clears, sign Bunting outright, or simply gut it out internally until Marchand returns. Lambert leaned toward the front two, with Bunting as the more realistic fit given the money already works. Bunting Fits The Profile Bunting checks the boxes Florida typically looks for. As Lambert put it, "Michael Bunting, who remains unsigned, seems like the kind of player that can find a role in Florida's system. At this point in the summer, it probably won't be too difficult to make the money work. This is, without a doubt, a useful NHL player." He's coming off a rough stretch, though. Bunting posted just 14 goals and 33 points with a minus-24 rating in 74 games with the Dallas Stars last season, numbers well below the 23-goal seasons that first made him a name in Toronto. He's bounced from the Maple Leafs to Carolina to Pittsburgh to Nashville to Dallas over the past four years, and his lingering injury concerns from late last season likely limit him to a one-year deal regardless of destination. Still, a physical, pesky third-line winger who can chip in scoring is exactly the archetype that's defined Florida's championship identity, and with the Panthers having already moved on from several complementary veterans this offseason to address other needs, a role should be available. With Marchand's return date uncertain and Florida's cap situation leaving little room to maneuver, expect the Panthers to move quickly on a low-cost veteran once training camp gets closer.
Friday's FTB: The jersey series I really want
Remix, reverse retro, nah. What I want is expensive and is kinda already happening.
Maple Leafs have intriguing PTO target in prime bounce-back candidate
The Maple Leafs should take a chance on this forward.
Maple Leafs' No. 8 prospect may be much closer to the NHL than his ranking suggests
Miroslav Holinka ranks eighth on Daily Faceoff's Maple Leafs prospect list, but a strong first full AHL season could move him up Toronto's depth chart quickly.