Toronto Maple Leafs May Not Qualify Samuel Ersson
According to NHL rumor reports from Jeff Marek and David Pagnotta on “The Sheet,” the Toronto Maple Leafs might opt not to extend a qualifying offer to their pending restricted free agent goaltender, Samuel Ersson. Both analysts expressed surprise if the team were to qualify him, suggesting his departure is likely.
Vegas Granted Permission for One Team to Speak with Bruce Cassidy
Vegas Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon has reportedly given one team permission to interview Bruce Cassidy for a coaching position. McCrimmon indicated that future requests would be considered on a case-by-case basis. While not explicitly named, speculation suggests this permission was not extended to divisional rival Edmonton Oilers. However, reports from Sportsnet 590 The FAN suggest the permission was granted to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who ultimately chose Sheldon Keefe over Cassidy.
Top 75 NHL Free Agents List
Chris Johnston of The Athletic has compiled a list of the top 75 unrestricted free agents in the NHL. The list includes prominent names such as Alex Tuch, Rasmus Andersson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Anders Lee, and many other key players across the league. The full list provides an overview of available talent for teams looking to bolster their rosters in free agency.
- 1. Alex Tuch – W – Buffalo Sabres
- 2. Rasmus Andersson – RHD – Vegas Golden Knights
- 3. John Carlsson – RHD – Anaheim Ducks
- 4. Sergei Bobrovsky – G – Florida Panthers
- 5. Anders Lee – W – New York Islanders
- 6. Jacob Trouba – RHD – Anaheim Ducks
- 7. Anthony Mantha – W – Pittsburgh Penguins
- 8. Michael Bunting – W – Dallas Stars
- 9. Mason Marchment – W – Columbus Blue Jackets
- 10. Bobby McMann – W – Seattle Kraken
- 11. Boone Jenner – C/W – Columbus Blue Jackets
- 12. Jason Dickinson – C – Edmonton Oilers
- 13. Mats Zuccarello – W – Minnesota Wild
- 14. John Klingberg – RHD – San Jose Sharks
- 15. Mario Ferraro – LHD – San Jose Sharks
- 16. Viktor Arvidsson – W – Boston Bruins
- 17. Jaden Schwartz – W – Seattle Kraken
- 18. Jack Roslovic – C/W – Edmonton Oilers
- 19. Stuart Skinner – G – Pittsburgh Penguins
- 20. Frederik Andersen – G – Carolina Hurricanes
- 21. Scott Laughton – C – Los Angeles Kings
- 22. Ryan Shea – LHD – Pittsburgh Penguins
- 23. Andrew Peeke – RHD – Boston Bruins
- 24. Nick Blankenburg – RHD – Colorado Avalanche
- 25. Brett Kulak – LHD – Colorado Avalanche
- 26. Andrei Kuzmenko – W – Los Angeles Kings
- 27. Eeli Tolvanen – W – Seattle Kraken
- 28. Logan Stanley – LHD – Buffalo Sabres
- 29. Connor Murphy – RHD – Edmonton Oilers
- 30. Ilya Mikheyev – W – Chicago Blackhawks
- 31. Patrick Kane – W – Detroit Red Wings
- 32. Vladimir Tarasenko – W – Minnesota Wild
- 33. Patrik Laine – W – Montreal Canadiens
- 34. Alexander Kerfoot – C/W – Utah Mammoth
- 35. Nick Jensen – RHD – Ottawa Senators
- 36. Erik Haula – C/W – Nashville Predators
- 37. David Perron – W – Detroit Red Wings
- 38. Kasperi Kapanen – W – Edmonton Oilers
- 39. Connor Ingram – G – Winnipeg Jets
- 40. Cam Talbot – G – Detroit Red Wings
- 41. Jamie Oleksiak – LHD – Seattle Kraken
- 42. A.J. Greer – W – Florida Panthers
- 43. Teddy Bleuger – C/W – Vancouver Canucks
- 44. Oliver Bjorkstrand – W – Tampa Bay Lightning
- 45. Beck Malenstyn – W – Buffalo Sabres
- 46. Radko Gudas – LHD – Anaheim Ducks
- 47. Corey Perry – W – Tampa Bay Lightning
- 48. David Kampf – C/W – Washington Capitals
- 49. Alex Ovechkin – W – Washington Capitals
- 50. Jeremy Lauzon – LHD – Vegas Golden Knights
- 51. Ian Cole – LHD – Utah Mammoth
- 52. Claude Giroux – C – Ottawa Senators
- 53. Pavel Regenda – W – San Jose Sharks
- 54. Victor Olofsson – W – Calgary Flames
- 55. Trevor van Riemsdyk – RHD – Washington Capitals
- 56. Tony DeAngelo – RHD – New York Islanders
- 57. Carson Sourcy – LHD – New York Islanders
- 58. Adam Henrique – C – Edmonton Oilers
- 59. Cole Smith – W – Edmonton Oilers
- 60. Colton Sissons – C – Vegas Golden Knights
- 61. Nick Cousins – W – Ottawa Senators
- 62. David Rittich – G – New York Islanders
- 63. Eric Comrie – G – Winnipeg Jets
- 64. Noel Acciari – C – Pittsburgh Penguins
- 65. Vincent Desharnais – RHD – San Jose Sharks
- 66. Matt Grzelcyk – LHD – Chicago Blackhawks
- 67. Brandon Saad – W – Vegas Golden Knights
- 68. James van Riemsdyk – W – Detroit Red Wings
- 69. Mathieu Joseph – W – Los Angeles Kings
- 70. Brandon Duhaime – W – Washington Capitals
- 71. Danton Heinen – W – Columbus Blue Jackets
- 72. Erik Gudbranson – RHD – Columbus Blue Jackets
- 73. Jamie Benn – W – Dallas Stars
- 74. Calle Jarnkrok – W – Toronto Maple Leafs
