Maple Leafs free agency: Eight players lost so far
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.
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.
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.
Noah Gregor is headed to Ottawa on a one-year, $850,000 contract, looking to make a big impact in the nation's capital.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 .
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Do you think the Maple Leafs made the right decision by letting these eight players go? | ||
| Yes | 621 | 75.3 % |
| No | 204 | 24.7 % |
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