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by Steven Ellis2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #11 Zach Olsen
by Steven Ellis2026-27 TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings: #11 Zach Olsen
Monday's FTB: Everyone is at this prospect ranking thing
It's a pyramid, though!
Monday Morning Fly By: Pattern, broken
*We’re just about to move into the much-esteemed top-10 of our Top 25 Under 25 ranking, but before we cross over into that, we’ll take a moment to check in with Jack Nesbitt, who’s claimed the 11th spot. [ BSH ] *We’re taking some of this summer downtime as an opportunity to take a bit of a deep dive, looking into how Rick Tocchet’s teams have historically fared in year two on the power play. Can we take anything from this? Let’s get into it. [ BSH ] *But anyway, back to the kids. Th...
This Maple Leafs player could still be traded before next season
Keep an eye on this Maple Leafs forward.
Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild Negotiation Gets Major Twist
Minnesota Wild fans were hopeful that a Quinn Hughes extension would happen in early July.Sadly, it’s now mid-August, and we’re still awaiting the massive news of the contract to hit the airwaves.Hughes’ deal could approach or surpass a whopping $20 million per season. It’s understandable to think that a team needs to take a step […] The post Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild Negotiation Gets Major Twist appeared first on HEAVY .
Gavin McKenna gives the Maple Leafs two decisions before his 10th NHL game
Gavin McKenna's first Maple Leafs training camp will give Jim Hiller only a handful of game situations to determine whether the 18-year-old is ready for the top-six.
Jack Roslovic just explained why he chose the Maple Leafs after their disastrous season
Jack Roslovic admitted the Maple Leafs were the best fit over contending teams given that he's familiar with some of the players - and believes they can compete.
What Would Motivate Auston Matthews If Money Didn’t?
What Would Motivate Auston Matthews If Money Didn’t?
6 NCAA Players Become UFAs After Aug. 15 NHL Signing Date Passes
The August 15th deadline has passed for unsigned NHL draft picks finishing their NCAA careers. Six players have now become unrestricted free agents. College players must be signed to their entry-level contracts by their drafting teams by Aug. 15th following their fourth year of undergraduate eligibility, or they become UFAs. With that, here are the six that are now back on the open market as of today, in alphabetical order. Chase Clark (Canisius), 6th rd. pick by Washington Capitals, 2021 Kienan Draper (Michigan), 7th rd. by Detroit Red Wings, 2020 Tyson Dyck (Wisconsin), 7th rd. by Ottawa Senators, 2022 Owen McLaughlin (Boston U.), 7th rd, Philadelphia Flyers, 2021 Joe Miller (Harvard), 6th rd., Toronto Maple Leafs, 2020 Cal Thomas (Minnesota), 6th rd. Arizona/Utah, 2022 Now, none of these players were going to move the needle for any of their drafting clubs. One recognizable name, however, is Draper, the son of former Red Wings' four-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Draper. Kienan was selected by his hometown team back in 2020, but after an unremarkable four years at University of Michigan (he topped out with 18 points in 40 games this past season), he didn't make enough of an impact to earn a contract with the big club. He did play a couple of games with their AHL affiliate to finish out the season, and he will return there for the coming year after signing a two-year deal with Grand Rapids. Kienan Draper, son of four-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Draper @DetroitRedWings , makes his pro debut tonight in Des Moines for @griffinshockey after completing his collegiate career @umichhockey pic.twitter.com/eGToZRBrM4 — Bob Kaser (@bkaser1) April 15, 2026 The other name of note, as explained by Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff , is McLaughlin. He wasn't offered a contract with the Flyers, but he will stay under their watchful eye, as he's signed a deal with their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. He showed the team something in 13 games with their ECHL teamthe Reading Royals, to finish off last season, with eight points and a +2 rating in those 13 games.
Why Maple Leafs fans need to pay close attention NHL expansion
Toronto Maple Leafs need to keep an eye on NHL expansion, even if the league's next team will still take a while to hit the ice.