Free Agency

Clever title, eh? In all seriousness, it was refreshing to have something Leaf-related to discuss after weeks of playoff, suspensions and Winnipeg talk. The Leafs...

What a terrible title, no? I don't care, I'm going with it. With the NHL free agency period finally arriving this coming Friday, the list...

Apparently, Paul Holmgren is not the only GM that wants to re-tool his team. After a series of surprising UFA contracts the Sharks shocked...

According to Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com, the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be pursuing soon-to-be unrestricted free agent sniper Iyla Kovalchuk. LeBrun cites a...

Even with news breaking this afternoon of Ilya Kovalchuk's new $60 million contract extension (potentially) with the New Jersey Devils, this 2010 free agency...

Okay, so my math may be a little off.  It's Canada Day weekend, there shouldn't be any arithmetic.  Unless, of course, you are an...

By now we—ve all jostled with the idea of the Leafs landing Brad Richards in some way or other. These things tend to happen when...

Let me guess, Tim Connolly isn't what you hoped for? Well, to tell you the truth he wasn't for this writer. Then again, Tim...

It has been a crazy day. As we speak the Calgary Flames are pitching a plan to Brad Richards. Yes, the Calgary Flames are...

MLHS reader Charlie posed an interesting question this morning: "Why is Weber a RFA after this contract? Parise, same draft year, is UFA...

July 1st is finally here and regardless of a limited pool of exciting free agents, expectations in Leafs Nation are once again sky high....

Brian Burke is a pretty smart guy. Months ago, he explained to the fans and media that while the current free agent market is...

John Mitchell joins Nik Kulemin as the second Leaf to re-sign with the club today.  After initially not being qualified by Toronto, Mitchell hit...

The Leafs need a first line center. Misconception or truth? Watching this team throughout the season I—d say it—s need is right. But, if...

There is little question that next season is the one Brian Burke has been working towards as the beginning of his team's perennial contention;...

This is your chance to rise above the rest as the most knowledgeable MLHS user outside of Alec Brownscombe and win the authentic new...

A former Leaf is about to sign with Los Angeles, as Alexei Ponikarovsky has agreed to join the Kings (although a deal has not...

Some developments for everyone to discuss; The Leafs have reportedly met with the Richards camp and presented their offer. More teams on the way, including...

Some quick tidbits from Brad Richards' interview with Hockey Central late Friday night: - When pressed on the factors most important to Brad's decision making...

The bomb has dropped. The Maple Leafs have traded Phil Kessel. Even if it might be the right thing for the organization, trading away elite talent...