Tarik Skubal had a bit of a rocky return to the mound in his first three starts coming back from minor elbow surgery. But his last outing against the New York Yankees proved that the two-time defending Cy Young winner is, indeed, back. He one-hit the Yanks over six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out nine against zero walks. Not that trade talk wouldn't be heating up for Skubal anyway, but this only ramps up the urgency. With the usual big-name teams being mentioned a...
The deal will carry an AAV of $1.075 million.
Knicks The Knicks may have another veteran center on their radar. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, Jonas Valanciunas is among the names New York is monitoring as it looks to replace Mitchell Robinson in the middle. Valanciunas remains under contract with the Nuggets, though Denver must decide by next Wednesday whether […]
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna signed a three-year, entry-level contract, the team confirmed. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the Leafs, but it’s widely expected that McKenna signed a contract that pays a maximum value of $1.025 million for the 2026-27 season. McKenna was the first overall pick in the…
Gavin McKenna is officially a Toronto Maple Leaf.
Kicking off in full gear The last 48 hours feel more like a week has passed, even though NBA Free Agency just started a couple of days ago. The Raptors have landed the central piece that opens themselves a new championship window, and this time it won’t be on a one-year rental — the Klaw […]
Sergei Bobrovsky officially begins a new NHL chapter with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the veteran goaltender is leaving the Florida Panthers without bitterness. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Bobrovsky reflected on the end of his seven-year tenure and expressed…
The two veteran goaltenders remain unsigned as we head into the holiday weekend.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka often speaks like an options trader, rather than a conventional sports executive, which partially explains why some were reticent to embrace his appointment. Chayka operates with the optimization concepts of flexibility and optionality in mind with every decision he makes. Ahead of free agency, Chayka made a number…
The Toronto Raptors need center play, but at a cheap cost following the Kawhi Leonard trade, and Charles Bassey fits that bill perfectly.
Bobrovsky signed a three-year contract to join the Leafs, making the team a favorite to return to the postseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky met with reporters for the first time after signing a three-year contract worth $7 million on July 1. Bobrovsky is the headline acquisition from John Chayka’s free agency overhaul, where the Maple Leafs were easily the busiest team in the NHL, signing several depth forwards to the roster. The…
From Gavin McKenna making his on-ice debut at Maple Leafs development camp to Portugal and Croatia battling in the FIFA World Cup, Toronto was buzzing with excitement on Thursday. That’s where the conversation started on the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take as Jay Rosehill returned to the mix. Leafs prospects have been all over…
Shi Davidi tells us that Kazuma Okamoto was named AL Rookie of the Month. Only slightly unfair, as he’s not a 30-year-old rookie who played several seasons in the majors in Japan. But we aren’t going have many guy get awards, this year, so lets enjoy. Okamoto had 7 home runs, 20 RBI, 4 doubles […]
Thank goodness for the Angels. The Mariners climbed back over .500 with a sweep of their division rival after a brief dip below that mark following their series in Cleveland last weekend. The three wins against Los Angeles allowed Seattle to keep pace with the Rangers in the division and pull ahead of the faltering […]
Bradley Beal could be a cheap free agent target for a Raptors team that needs scoring and shot creation off the bench after the Kawhi Leonard trade.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has done a fabulous job re-tooling the roster on the fly thanks to a number of free-agent signings and completed trades, and from the sounds of it, there still could be a significant move or two coming. This could include Chayka providing the longest-tenured Maple Leaf, defenceman Morgan…
Bill Simmons compared what it took for the Raptors to get Kawhi Leonard and what the 76ers gave up for Jaylen Brown.
There is a certain rhythm to how NHL organizations build out their depth charts in July. The headlines tend to go one way, while the actual roster work goes another.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs signed a wave of players on Wednesday to kick off 2026 free agency, headlined by the likes of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Beyond that, they added a handful of bottom-six forwards, one of them being Teddy Blueger. Blueger, 31, is a veteran of eight NHL seasons, beginning his career with the Pittsburgh…
On two sides hoping to lift each other to new heights.
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Vinni Lettieri and Samuel Hlavaj have signed one-year deals with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team confirmed Friday. Financial terms of both contracts were not disclosed immediately by the Leafs. Lettieri is coming off a terrific playoff run, where he lead all AHL players in postseason scoring, posting 11 goals and 26 points in 23…
Generally speaking, NHL teams try to avoid spending big money on depth and goaltending on July 1. That’s usually where value disappears fastest. This year, the Toronto Maple Leafs jumped…
Collin Murray-Boyles will wear No. 30 for Toronto next season.
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Lettieri was a big part of the Toronto Marlies run to the Calder Cup, while Hlavaj was at the Olympics.