The Leafs were the most active Canadian club on the first day of free agency, but the Oilers arguably made the biggest move by dealing Darnell Nurse to the Sharks. SportsCentre recaps the major moves made by Canadian teams on Free Agent Frenzy.
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. Viktor Arvidsson also found a new home on Wednesday, signing a two-year, $10 million deal in Detroit.
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.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made the biggest splash on day one of NHL Free Agency, signing Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract. TSN's Hockey Insiders break down the Leafs landing Bobrovsky, the Canadiens extending Ivan Demidov, and who could also be on the move.
Fresh off signing his eight-year extension with the Canadiens, Ivan Demidov spoke about how easy it was to decide to stay in Montreal long-term and talked about the good, young core the team has to compete for a Stanley Cup.
Senators general manager Steve Staios explains why it was important to bring back Nick Cousins and sign goaltender Samuel Ersson to a two-year deal. He also touches on Claude Giroux testing the market and who might be their next captain after Brady Tkachuk's departure.
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.
TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joins Laura Diakun to discuss the possibility of Zach Werenski staying in Columbus after the Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell and his agent Judd Moldaver spoke Wednesday to clear the air and calm things down.
TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins Gino Reda to discuss if a goalie tandem of Devon Levi and Tristan Jarry will be enough for the Oilers, and if Connor McDavid will be frustrated with Edmonton not making any significant moves so far during Free Agent Frenzy.
Stuart Skinner joins Bryan Hayes after signing a two-year deal with the Jets and why he embraces playing in Canadian markets. He also discusses his excitement to work alongside Connor Hellebuyck.
Centre Colton Sissons has signed a two year deal with the Maple Leafs with an AAV of $4.25 million. TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson and former head coach Craig Berube break down what he can bring to Toronto.
The Maple Leafs have signed two-time Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract that carriers an average annual value of $7M per season. The TSN Free Agent Frenzy panel dissects the deal for the soon-to-be 38-year-old goaltender.
Mark Masters joins Free Agent Frenzy to discuss Toronto bringing in goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, his relationship with Anthony Stolarz and who might wear number 72, with Bobrovsky and Gavin McKenna using the number.
The TSN Tradebreakers panel breaks down the Sabres' acquisition of a third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft from the Oilers in exchange for goaltender Devon Levi, the Sharks' signing of Jacob Trouba to a four-year contract worth $8.25 million AAV and discuss where things stand with Zach Werenski.
Luke Schenn joins Bryan Hayes to discuss his one-year deal to return to the Canucks and why his history with Ryan Johnson and new head coach Manny Malhotra made it an easy decision.
ESPN NHL analyst Emily Kaplan joins Free Agent Frenzy to discuss the Florida Panthers doing everything they can to not miss the playoffs in back-to-back seasons, and what the rest of the Atlantic Division is doing to try and keep up with Florida.
TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson and Craig Berube reflect on a line brawl they had against one another back in 1999 when MJ was with the Leafs and Berube was on the Flyers.
In honour of the FIFA World Cup, TSN Soccer analyst Kristian Jack joins James Duthie, the usual host of Free Agent Frenzy, to dissect the performance of Bryan Hayes.
TSN's Jets reporter Danielle Bain discusses how Stuart Skinner will fit in with the Winnipeg Jets after he signs a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the team.
Is Stuart Skinner being brought to Winnipeg as a backup to Connor Hellebuyck or as a replacement? The TSN Goalie panel discusses what Skinner's signing means for Hellebuyck moving forward and whether or not he is a good fit with the Jets.
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