Maple Leafs free agency: Eight players lost so far

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Marvin Azrak
July 4, 2024 (10:26)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are rooted in their core players and they intend to keep their Maple syrup in tact for the upcoming season.

The foursome of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner are back, with management not pulling the trade switch on Mitch.

However, eight players have exchanged their blue and white uniforms for other fits. Tyler Bertuzzi , on a four-year deal worth $5.5 million annually, and TJ Brodie with a two-year contract worth $3.75 million per season have joined the Chicago Blackhawks, ready to make a Windy City whirlwind.

WELCOME TO CHICAGO 🤭

Tyler Bertuzzi has signed a four-year deal with the @NHLBlackhawks! #NHLFreeAgency

Then there's Ilya Samsonov , who is taking his talents to the Vegas Golden Knights, hoping to hit the jackpot as a reliable goaltender.

Ilya Samsonov signs with Vegas on a one-year, $1.8M deal. 🎰

Meanwhile, Joel Edmundson will enjoy some Hollywood sunshine with the Los Angeles Kings, after inking a four-year contract worth $3.85 million per season.

Joel Edmundson, signed 4x$3.8M by LA, is a physical defensive depth defenceman and cross-checking aficionado. Doesn't do anything with the puck and while he Clears the Crease he does give up lots of scoring chances very close to it.

Noah Gregor is headed to Ottawa on a one-year, $850,000 contract, looking to make a big impact in the nation's capital.

Beaumont-native Noah Gregor signs with Ottawa Senators. STORY:

Max Lajoie is diving into the Pacific Northwest with the Seattle Kraken, signing a one-year deal worth $775,000, set to explore new depths with his new team.

More former #Sen news; Max Lajoie signs a one-year, two-way deal with Seattle. @FPC_AHL @FullPressNHL

Former Leafs veteran hopeful Kieffer Bellows signed in the music city and will become a Nashville Predator for one-year with an AAV of $775K.

The #Preds have signed forward Kieffer Bellows to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level.

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Finally, defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin is trading his Maple Leafs for a Star in Dallas, signing a two-year contract worth $3.25 million annually.

Ilya Lyubushkin is reportedly heading to the Lone Star State!

In their place, the Leafs have brought in Anthony Stolarz , fresh off a Stanley Cup triumph with the Florida Panthers, ready to provide stellar backup in Toronto to Joseph Woll.

Welcome to Toronto! 🍁

Anthony Stolarz has signed a two-year deal with the @MapleLeafs! #NHLFreeAgency

Arriving with Stolarz from the Sunshine State is Oliver Ekman-Larsson who will help bolster the blueline alongside free agent acquisition Chris Tanev .