Gavin McKenna took note about the criticism regarding his compete level last season and said being in this environment with the Leafs will make it easy for him to show his work ethic. The first overall draft pick admitted that some of the critique was valid and he will use that as motivation to continue to improve.
Brandon Duhaime meets with the Toronto media after signing a new three-year deal with the Maple Leafs. He explains why he feels the fit is right and his excitement to be one of the many new pieces they've added recently.
Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna spoke about letting newly signed goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have No. 72 if he wants it. McKenna said he doesn't have a backup number in mind as his other two choices have already been retired.
Nick Paul admits he was a little surprised when he got the call that he was being traded to the Maple Leafs but says he's excited to be returning home, even if he has had his fair share of battles with Toronto.
Jack Roslovic says his interest in joining the Maple Leafs goes back to last year when they were in discussions, but says it's a full circle moment to be joining the club this year.
Mario Ferraro meets with the Winnipeg media after signing a three-year deal with the Jets on Wednesday. He explains why Winnipeg had everything he was looking for and his excitement to be in a Canadian market.
Growing up as a type-1 diabetic in hockey, Zach Olsen drew inspiration from Max Domi. Now, the gritty Saskatoon Blades winger has joined Domi in the Leafs organization. Olsen spoke to TSN about his sandpaper style and experience so far at the team's development camp.
Is Sergei Bobrovsky still an elite goaltender? Is the Darnell Nurse trade a win for the Oilers? Are Edmonton goalies Tristan Jarry and Frederik Andersen a Stanley Cup contending duo? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado shares his takes in a Free Agent Frenzy edition of Montana's Hot or Not.
The Canadiens have signed forward Ivan Demidov to a eight-year, $73.2 million contract extension that carries a cap hit of $9.15 million. The Jets inked goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year, $7.5 million contract, while the Canucks have signed defenceman Jamie Oleksiak to a two-year, $10 million deal and brought back Luke Schenn for a third stint with the club.
The Lightning have signed defenceman John Carlson to a two-year, $17 million deal. The Sharks spent some big money in free agency, inking Mason Marchment to a five-year, $33.75 million contract and defenceman Jacob Trouba to a four-year deal with an AAV of $8.25 million. Vincent Trocheck also found a new home on Wednesday, as the Rangers dealt him to the Mammoth in exchange for defenceman Sean Durzi, forward Cole Beaudoin and a 2027 third-round pick.
The Oilers have traded defenceman Darnell Nurse to the Sharks for fellow blueliners Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp. Edmonton also signed 36-year-old goaltender Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.8 million deal.
TSN's Ryan Rishaug breaks down a busy Free Agent Frenzy for Oilers general manager Stan Bowman, which included trading Darnell Nurse to the Sharks, as well as signing defenceman Ryan Shea and goaltender Frederik Andersen.
New Sharks defenceman Darnell Nurse said it was time to move on from the Oilers and is excited for a fresh start in San Jose. Nurse shares that the Sharks' exciting young roster led by Macklin Celebrini helped entice him to waive his no-trade clause to complete the trade.
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman explains if he's happy with where the team's forward group and goaltending stands.
Maple Leafs general manger John Chayka discusses Toronto signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract on Wednesday, and how the veteran goaltender improves the team.
Maple Leafs general manger John Chayka discusses the depth Toronto added to their forward group on day one of free agency and what Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger and Jack Roslovic can bring to the team.
Oilers general manager Stan Bowman discusses the 'difficult decision' to deal defenceman Darnell Nurse and shares his thoughts on the acquisitions of Shakir Makhamadullin and Ryan Shea.
TSN's Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts on the moves Toronto made on day one of free agency, which was headlined by the signing of two-time Vezina winner Sergei Bobrovsky and their trade for Nick Paul.
The Free Agent Frenzy panel breaks down the flurry of moves from the Maple Leafs so far this offseason, headlined by the acquisition of Darren Raddysh and signing of Sergei Bobrovsky, and why Toronto and Florida are the winners of free agency.
The Maple Leafs continued to reshape the roster under new management, signing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21M contract and depth forwards Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Teddy Blueger and Brandon Duhaime to short-term deals. Toronto also traded G Dennis Hildeby to Tampa Bay for F Nick Paul.
Ivan Demidov will be the Canadiens highest paid forward to start next season, but Montreal still won't have a player making over $10 million. Kenzie Lalonde has more on the Canadiens 'team first' mentality and why Demidov's extension is another example of it.
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