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Six former Maple Leafs remain unsigned as NHL free-agent market dries up
There are 6 former Maple Leafs who are currently free agents and while it's not a call to reunite with the team, we're here to break down who could be getting a job
This is the perfect time to put Matthew Knies back on the trade market
The Maple Leafs should consider listening to offers for Matthew Knies again at this point in the offseason.
One Maple Leafs weakness could become an even bigger problem in 2026-27
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have a significant aspect of their game to worry about for the upcoming season
Maple Leafs named a likely Erik Karlsson destination before 2026-27 season
RG.org's Jimmy Murphy pointed to Erik Karlsson being traded before the 2026-27 season and the Toronto Maple Leafs were named as a likely destination.
Why there’s genuine optimism towards the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool for 1st time in recent memory
Why there’s genuine optimism towards the Maple Leafs’ prospect pool for 1st time in recent memory
Every Father-Son Duo in Edmonton Oilers History
From Brady and Matthew Tkachuk to Sam Reinhart, there seem to be more sons of former NHLers in the league than ever before. Some, such as Toronto Maple Leafs forward…
Mitch Marner had a Connor McDavid problem before Auston Matthews arrived, says Steve Dangle
Steve Dangle says Connor McDavid comparisons followed Mitch Marner before Auston Matthews arrived.
Can the Maple Leafs Have It Both Ways With Gavin McKenna?
Can the Maple Leafs Have It Both Ways With Gavin McKenna?
Free-Agent Michael Bunting Signing With 1 of 4 Teams
The NHL's free-agent crop has been picked over at this point, but that doesn't mean there isn't significant talent left avaiable. Insert winger Michael Bunting, the pesky forward is one of the best forwards left on the open market, and it won't be long until he has a new deal in hand. He just may need to settle for a one-year contract, which at the start of the summer, wasn't something Bunting had on his radar. Bunting, 30, turns 31 before the start of next season and spent last year split between the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. Bunting dressed in 74 combined games, posting 14 goals and 33 points. He added another assist in the long playoff game he dressed in. Bunting's best season came back in 2022 as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and with his connection to Auston Matthews, many expected the Leafs to make an offseason offer, but that hasn't been the case at all. John Chayka decided to spend on Darren Raddysh, Jack Roslovic, and Colton Sissons instead. Heading into August, Bunting is hopeful to land a multi-year deal, but given the time of the offseason, there's no doubt he'll have to settle for less than his market value. The Edmonton Oilers have close to $5 million in cap space available, would Bunting accept a two-year deal at $3.5 million AAV? There's also the Seattle Kraken, who have been searching for more offense this summer, and are one of the lone teams with significant cap space remaining, totaling $18.4 million. The Buffalo Sabres are interested in Bunting and after losing out on Patrick Kane, their interest may have increased. Bunting's not going to replace Alex Tuch's production, but he's capable of playing a significant top-nine role, and bring some swagger, and peskiness to the Sabres' roster. Lastly, don't be surprised to see the Montreal Canadiens have some interest, as they look to balance out their roster with a fresh skillset. The Habs are looking to become tougher to play against, and Bunting's game can throw off opponents in a hurry, and he has experience playing on top lines with big names, so perhaps there's a fit among the Canadiens top six. The Habs have $9.7 million remaining in cap space. Where does Bunting end up? Let us know in the comments.
Maple Leafs' Tyler Hopkins makes Team Canada camp ahead of two 100-point stars
Tyler Hopkins was Toronto's 86th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and invited to Team Canada's selection camp ahead of both Liam and Markus Ruck.