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Free-Agent Michael Bunting Linked To 3 Teams
The NHL's free-agent market still has a few proven forwards among those available, and Michael Bunting is one of the best wingers left on the open market. The free-agent winger has yet to sign a contract for next season, despite being linked to several teams throughout the summer. Bunting's a pest, he plays an in-your-face style of game, he's not afraid to muck it up in the dirty areas of the ice, and he's shown in the past he has finishing abilities around the front of the net. Last season, Bunting spent it split between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars, and neither team has circled back this offseason. Bunting dressed in a combined 74 games, recording 14 goals and 19 assists. Bunting's expected to sign a one, or two-year deal, around the $3.5-$4.5 million AAV range, and there's now only a handful of teams who have the financial flexibility to make it happen. Many felt he'd be in store for a reunion with Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer, but the Leafs went in a completely different direction, and have since rounded up their forward group. As far as potential free-agent destinations, fully expect to see Bunting sign a new deal before training camp, and this isn't going to be one of those cases of he has to settle for a professional tryout agreement. Bunting's expected to be in an NHL training camp, and it's likely once Patrik Laine or Vladimir Tarasenko sign somewhere, Bunting could be next up. Free-agent destinations linked at this point would be the Seattle Kraken, Detroit Red Wings, and Boston Bruins. The Kraken and Bruins appear to be the favorites at this point, as both teams are in the market for more production on the wing, and Bunting's capable of being a consistent secondary scoring option.
by Arun Srinivasan2026 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #13 Harry Nansi
by Arun Srinivasan2026 TLN Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings: #13 Harry Nansi
Quinn Hughes' rumored $18M Wild deal would reset the NHL defenseman market
Quinn Hughes' rumoured $18M per year extension would transform the NHL defense market, and set the precedent for elite two-way defenders going forward.
Thursday's FTB: More money to watch hockey
While the NHL makes more money as well.
Auston Matthews' offseason treatment offers a new clue about his undisclosed injury
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is looking to have a bounce-back season, and his offseason has included trips to a chiropractor.
The Leafs’ front office changes, forward fits, and is there anything of interest in the FA bargain bin? — MLHS Podcast Ep. 123
In a dog-days-of-summer edition of the MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne and Anthony Petrielli discuss the Maple Leafs continued overhaul of their front office, their forward and defense mix, excitement about the new season, and the remaining forwards lingering in the UFA market. Episode Topics The staffing changes in the Leafs front office over the summer [ ] The post The Leafs front office changes, forward fits, and is there anything of interest in the FA bargain bin? MLHS Podcast Ep. 123 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Vladimir Guerrero Jr opens up about his on going struggles in Toronto
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. watched another ball leave his bat at real speed Tuesday at Rogers Centre, only to see it land in a fielder's glove once again.
The one Maple Leafs prospect poised to dig his way into Toronto's training camp
There are several Maple Leafs prospects who could break out this upcoming camp but the one who may surprise everyone is Ben Danford.
One reason why Easton Cowan can be one of the Leafs' top wingers
Easton Cowan will likely start the year in the bottom six, barring an impressive training camp, but he shouldn't necessarily stay there.
Hockey Canada ruling creates dramatically different return paths for five 2018 World Junior players
Hockey Canada's appeal board upheld the suspensions of five players involved in an off-ice incident, with different return dates and therefore different paths back.