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Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan appear on The Athletic’s latest ...
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BS Meter on Dylan Larkin, Jason Robertson and Other Trade and Free-Agency Rumors
From mid-June to July 2, there was considerable activity in the NHL trade market. Notable players such as wingers Brady Tkachuk, Alex Tuch, and Jordan Kyrou; centers Vincent Trocheck and Mason McTavish; goaltender Jacob Markstrom; and defenseman Darnell Nurse wound up on new teams.
Report: Penguins to hire former Maple Leafs assistant genera...
Report: Penguins to hire former Maple Leafs assistant genera...
Frederik Andersen Nearly Signed With Rival Team Before Landing In Edmonton
Frederik Andersen ended up in Edmonton , but he very nearly landed somewhere else entirely. Per Elliotte Friedman, there was a strong belief that Andersen would sign with the Florida Panthers before they pivoted and acquired Jacob Markstrom instead. That shift opened the door for the Oilers to step in and secure the veteran goaltender on a one-year, incentive-laden deal. How Edmonton Landed Him The Panthers entered the offseason with a big need in net. Sergei Bobrovsky was heading toward free agency, and Florida needed a proven starter, with Andersen reportedly the expected target. Instead, the Panthers swung a trade with the New Jersey Devils for Markstrom and also acquired Akira Schmid from Vegas, filling their crease through other means. THE GREAT DANE 🇩🇰 The #Oilers have signed goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract with an AAV of $2.8 million. pic.twitter.com/UR5lbK2sLw — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) July 2, 2026 That left Andersen on the market, and Edmonton pounced. The Oilers signed the 36-year-old to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $2.8 million, structured with just a $1 million salary and $1.8 million in performance bonuses tied to games played and playoff success. For Edmonton The signing addresses a problem that has plagued the Oilers throughout the Connor McDavid era. Andersen is potentially the best goaltender the team has had during McDavid's time in Edmonton, and there is a sense he will be given the starting job to open the 2026-27 season. He is coming off a brilliant playoff run in which he went 13-2 with a 1.89 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage, anchoring Carolina to the Stanley Cup Final before a knee injury gave way to Brandon Bussi, who closed out the championship. There is also familiarity at play. Andersen previously played with Oilers winger Zach Hyman in Toronto, and new Edmonton head coach Mike Babcock and assistant D.J. Smith were both behind the bench during Andersen's time with the Maple Leafs. He joins a goaltending group that also includes Tristan Jarry and the recently acquired Devon Levi, giving Edmonton its deepest crease competition in years. Had the Panthers not pivoted to Markstrom, the Oilers might still be searching.
Nick Robertson’s new contract is a vote of confidence from Kyle Dubas
The Pittsburgh Penguins and forward Nick Robertson have avoided the player’s upcoming arbitration hearing after agreeing to a two-year contract on Tuesday. The deal carries an average annual value of $3.25 million. The new contract with his new team sees Robertson get quite the raise from the $1.82 million cap hit he had with the […]
Did John Chayka Really Improve the Maple Leafs' Goaltending?
Did John Chayka Really Improve the Maple Leafs' Goaltending?
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas hires former Maple Leafs co-worker to front office role
Kyle Dubas is reuniting with another familiar face from his Toronto days. The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired Brandon Pridham, the former Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager, as a Hockey Operations Consultant. He will take over the contract, cap management, and planning responsibilities left vacant by Vukie Mpofu, who departed earlier this month to become […] The post Penguins GM Kyle Dubas hires former Maple Leafs co-worker to front office role appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why Auston Matthews’ next contract with the Maple Leafs isn’t a sure thing
Age, health, and a booming market for top stars will complicate Auston Matthews' next extension. Why a new Maple Leafs deal is far from a slam-dunk.
Former Maple Leafs fan favourite finally cashes in with the Penguins
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson signs a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins with the opportunity of a lifetime to play with two future Hall of Famers
The Maple Leafs passed on a future All-Star winger — and it still hurts
Taking a look at what could have been for the Toronto Maple Leafs if they had selected a very good winger at the 2015 NHL Draft instead of trading down.