Nylander’s deal is worth $92 million and comes with an average annual value of $11.5 million. It gives the player a full no-trade clause and includes $69 million in signing bonus money.

Nylander was previously set to hit the free agency after the 2023-24 campaign. Instead, he receives the biggest contract in franchise history in terms of total value. The previous record was held by captain John Tavares, who received a seven-year, $77 million contract in 2018. Center Auston Matthews still holds the record for average annual value thanks to the four-year, $53-million deal he signed last August.

“This has been home for me,” Nylander said after signing the deal. “This is the longest I’ve ever spent in one place in my entire life. It’s funny, the other day I was talking to a friend and I said, ‘And then we go home’ in referring to Toronto. Without even thinking about it, this was home.”

The Leafs drafted William Nylander eighth overall in the 2014 NHL draft. The Calgary, Alberta, born winger made his NHL debut in 2015–16 and has since established himself as one of the franchise’s cornerstones. During his nine years in the NHL, Nylander played 558 games, scoring 198 goals and dishing 286 assists for a total of 484 points.

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Matthews’ extension is worth $53 million and comes with a $13.25 million average annual salary. This makes him the highest-paid player on a per-year basis in the history of the league.

“I feel fortunate to continue this journey as a Maple Leaf in front of the best fans in hockey!” Matthews wrote on social media after the news was published. “I will do everything I can to help get us to the top of the mountain. GLG!”

Getting Matthews to agree on a new deal was the primary focus for the Maple Leafs this season, considering that the 25-year-old player was set to become a free agent next summer. The two sides discussed several options, including an eight-year contract, before reaching an agreement.

The shorter deal gives Matthews financial security for the time being while allowing him to possibly have another big payday later on. Toronto, on the other hand, secures one of the best players in hockey during his prime years while maintaining a degree of flexibility.

Since making his debut in the NHL during the 2016–17 season, Matthews has scored 299 goals and has 243 assists for a total of 542 points in 481 games. He made the NHL All-Star Game six times and won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2022.

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O’Reilly will be eligible to return to the ice on March 29, when Toronto faces the Florida Panthers. Should he be able to return in time for this game, then there is still hope that O’Reilly will appear in the playoffs, which begin on April 17.

Since arriving in Toronto from St. Louis last month, O’Reilly has gelled quickly with the team, scoring five in his first eight appearances for the team. It was during last Saturday night’s 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks that O’Reilly took the puck to the hand that ruled him out of action.

In an effort to make the team more competitive, general manager Kyle Dubas signed six new players for the Maple Leafs during the trade window, among them O’Reilly. A 2019 Stanley Cup winner and Playoff MVP, O’Reilly was seen as a valuable source of experience to be added to the Leafs’ lineup.

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By scoring in 18 consecutive games, Marner has drawn level with the streaks set by Darryl Sittler (in 1977-78) and Eddie Olczyk (in 1989-90). Marner’s hot streak comes after what was a relatively slow start to the season when he scored five points in seven games.

Marner now has at least one point in 23 of 25 games this season, along with a team-leading 22 assists. Since debuting in the NHL during the 2016-17 season, Marner has scored more than twice as many assists as goals in each season. In addition, Marner has made the most passes to the slot in the league this season, with an average of 3.62 per game.

“It’s a cool thing, but nothing’s every achievable by yourself,” Marner said of his feat. “It’s always kudos to your teammates and it’s always a lot of love to those guys in making plays and finding me in open ice.”

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Rielly was injured during a collision with New York forward Kyle Palmieri early in the third period of the game as the Leafs went on to lose 3-2 in overtime. With an average of 23 minutes of time on the ice per game, Riley has amassed 16 assists in 20 games this season.

By listing Rielly on their long-term injured reserve, the Maple Leafs now have some added salary cap flexibility which they can use to promote reinforcements from their American Hockey League affiliate.

The Leafs have been hit by a barrage of injury concerns this season, with both Jake Muzzin and TJ Brodie missing from the defense. Muzzin currently battling a neck injury while TJ Brodie is faced with an injured oblique.

Maple Leafs’ coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed that Rielly will not require surgery, however, no timeline for his recovery has yet been established. He will be expected to miss a minimum of 24 days and 10 games as a result of long-term injured reserve protocol.

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Sandin’s new contract will earn him a total of $2.8 million with a $1.4 million annual salary.

Sandin missed the start of training camp while waiting for a new deal, but now that he’s back, his teammates are happy to have him around.

“Really good player,” said fellow defenseman Morgan Rielly. “He’s a big part of our group. We’re excited to get him back.”

Having Sandin back should prove as a huge boost for the Leafs’ blueliner group. The team has four defensemen dealing with injuries, including veteran Jake Muzzin, who has back issues, and All-Star Jamie Benn, who suffered a groin injury in a recent preseason contest against the Montreal Canadiens. 

Rasmus Sandin entered the league as Toronto’s late first-round selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He went back and forth between the AHL and NHL in his first two seasons before receiving an expanded role in 2021-22. Sandin played a total of 51 games with the Leafs last season, contributing five goals and 11 assists for a total of 16 points.

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No other NHL team managed to reach the $2 billion mark, with the closest one being the New York Rangers at $1.87 billion. The Montreal Canadiens are at $1.58 billion, the Chicago Blackhawks at $1.36 billion, and the Boston Bruins at $1.31 billion round up the top five.

The interesting thing about Sportico’s list of most valuable NHL franchise is that the Seattle Kraken already rank 14th with an estimated value of $860 million. The Kraken have just one NHL game under their belt, joining the league as its 32nd team ahead of the 2021-22 season.

On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s consecutive Stanley Cup wins in the past two seasons didn’t help the franchise to even crack the top 15. They are currently sitting at number 18 with a value of $805 million.

The Arizona Coyotes are branded as the least valuable NHL team at $410 million. This might have to do with the uncertainty surrounding the franchise, as they will soon have to vacate the Gila Arena after the city of Glendale opted not to extend their lease.

According to Sportico, the average value of an NHL team is $934 million, while “the combined fair market value” of all 32 franchises is $30 billion.

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According to Daly, the NHL recently had discussions with the provincial health authorities and managed to get clearance for the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets to compete in their home arenas.

“On the basis of our discussions in the past week, as well as our exchange of correspondence over the last 24 hours, we believe we are aligned and in agreement on the conditions on which each of our Canadian franchises can begin play in their own buildings for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season,” said Daly.

Canada has closed its borders with the United States for non-essential travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic and intends to keep it that way at least until January 21st. Although the new NHL season kicks off on January 13th, the ban won’t affect Canadian teams as they will play only against each other.

The NHL made several significant changes to their regular season format for 2020-21 to minimize the traveling and organized all teams in four divisions. Each team will only play their divisional opponents, with the format being carried over to the first two rounds of the playoffs as well.

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Hutchinson played 16 games for the Maple Leafs as well as Colorado Avalanche last season, racking up a 5-9-1 record along with a 3.47 goals-against average, .888 save percentage, and one shutout.

The 30-year-old goalie arrived at the Maple Leafs last season after making just a single appearance for the Avalanche in the 2019-20 campaign. This was during a fixture against the Detroit Red Wings when Hutchinson made 17 saves to lift his side to a 2-1 victory.

Hutchinson’s career began in 2008 when he was picked by the Boston Bruins in the 2008 NHL Draft. After representing the Bruins’ minor league affiliate the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) for three years, the Canadain goalie signed for the Winnipeg Jets as a free agent.

Revered for helping the Jets reach the 2014-15 NHL playoffs, Hutchinson traded to the Florida Panthers in 2018, after which he represented the Maple Leafs and Avalanche in the NHL as well as the Toronto Marlies in the AHL.

Hutchinson is the latest in a series of contractual dealings conducted by the Maple Leafs this offseason, with Joey Anderson joining the team from the New Jersey Devils.

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“Their mindset is all about winning right now,” Leivo stated upon completing the move. “They’re a team that looks good on paper, so we’ve got to go out there and show it on the ice. And I think I can be a big part of that. I’m a pretty easy, meat-and-potatoes-type guy. I like to get into the dirty areas, get to the front of the net, and I think I’ve got a pretty good shot that can beat any goalie in this league. … It’s an exciting time to be a Flame.”

The 2019-20 NHL season saw Leivo score 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) for the Vancouver Canucks. This was despite the fact that he was unable to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to fracturing his kneecap on December 21, 2019.

Leivo’s NHL career began back in 2011, when he was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the NHL Draft. He has scored a total of 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 165 games for the Maple Leafs and the Canucks.

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Nylander’s deal is worth $92 million and comes with an average annual value of $11.5 million. It gives the player a full no-trade clause and includes $69 million in signing bonus money.

Nylander was previously set to hit the free agency after the 2023-24 campaign. Instead, he receives the biggest contract in franchise history in terms of total value. The previous record was held by captain John Tavares, who received a seven-year, $77 million contract in 2018. Center Auston Matthews still holds the record for average annual value thanks to the four-year, $53-million deal he signed last August.

“This has been home for me,” Nylander said after signing the deal. “This is the longest I’ve ever spent in one place in my entire life. It’s funny, the other day I was talking to a friend and I said, ‘And then we go home’ in referring to Toronto. Without even thinking about it, this was home.”

The Leafs drafted William Nylander eighth overall in the 2014 NHL draft. The Calgary, Alberta, born winger made his NHL debut in 2015–16 and has since established himself as one of the franchise’s cornerstones. During his nine years in the NHL, Nylander played 558 games, scoring 198 goals and dishing 286 assists for a total of 484 points.

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Matthews’ extension is worth $53 million and comes with a $13.25 million average annual salary. This makes him the highest-paid player on a per-year basis in the history of the league.

“I feel fortunate to continue this journey as a Maple Leaf in front of the best fans in hockey!” Matthews wrote on social media after the news was published. “I will do everything I can to help get us to the top of the mountain. GLG!”

Getting Matthews to agree on a new deal was the primary focus for the Maple Leafs this season, considering that the 25-year-old player was set to become a free agent next summer. The two sides discussed several options, including an eight-year contract, before reaching an agreement.

The shorter deal gives Matthews financial security for the time being while allowing him to possibly have another big payday later on. Toronto, on the other hand, secures one of the best players in hockey during his prime years while maintaining a degree of flexibility.

Since making his debut in the NHL during the 2016–17 season, Matthews has scored 299 goals and has 243 assists for a total of 542 points in 481 games. He made the NHL All-Star Game six times and won the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2022.

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O’Reilly will be eligible to return to the ice on March 29, when Toronto faces the Florida Panthers. Should he be able to return in time for this game, then there is still hope that O’Reilly will appear in the playoffs, which begin on April 17.

Since arriving in Toronto from St. Louis last month, O’Reilly has gelled quickly with the team, scoring five in his first eight appearances for the team. It was during last Saturday night’s 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks that O’Reilly took the puck to the hand that ruled him out of action.

In an effort to make the team more competitive, general manager Kyle Dubas signed six new players for the Maple Leafs during the trade window, among them O’Reilly. A 2019 Stanley Cup winner and Playoff MVP, O’Reilly was seen as a valuable source of experience to be added to the Leafs’ lineup.

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By scoring in 18 consecutive games, Marner has drawn level with the streaks set by Darryl Sittler (in 1977-78) and Eddie Olczyk (in 1989-90). Marner’s hot streak comes after what was a relatively slow start to the season when he scored five points in seven games.

Marner now has at least one point in 23 of 25 games this season, along with a team-leading 22 assists. Since debuting in the NHL during the 2016-17 season, Marner has scored more than twice as many assists as goals in each season. In addition, Marner has made the most passes to the slot in the league this season, with an average of 3.62 per game.

“It’s a cool thing, but nothing’s every achievable by yourself,” Marner said of his feat. “It’s always kudos to your teammates and it’s always a lot of love to those guys in making plays and finding me in open ice.”

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Rielly was injured during a collision with New York forward Kyle Palmieri early in the third period of the game as the Leafs went on to lose 3-2 in overtime. With an average of 23 minutes of time on the ice per game, Riley has amassed 16 assists in 20 games this season.

By listing Rielly on their long-term injured reserve, the Maple Leafs now have some added salary cap flexibility which they can use to promote reinforcements from their American Hockey League affiliate.

The Leafs have been hit by a barrage of injury concerns this season, with both Jake Muzzin and TJ Brodie missing from the defense. Muzzin currently battling a neck injury while TJ Brodie is faced with an injured oblique.

Maple Leafs’ coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed that Rielly will not require surgery, however, no timeline for his recovery has yet been established. He will be expected to miss a minimum of 24 days and 10 games as a result of long-term injured reserve protocol.

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Sandin’s new contract will earn him a total of $2.8 million with a $1.4 million annual salary.

Sandin missed the start of training camp while waiting for a new deal, but now that he’s back, his teammates are happy to have him around.

“Really good player,” said fellow defenseman Morgan Rielly. “He’s a big part of our group. We’re excited to get him back.”

Having Sandin back should prove as a huge boost for the Leafs’ blueliner group. The team has four defensemen dealing with injuries, including veteran Jake Muzzin, who has back issues, and All-Star Jamie Benn, who suffered a groin injury in a recent preseason contest against the Montreal Canadiens. 

Rasmus Sandin entered the league as Toronto’s late first-round selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He went back and forth between the AHL and NHL in his first two seasons before receiving an expanded role in 2021-22. Sandin played a total of 51 games with the Leafs last season, contributing five goals and 11 assists for a total of 16 points.

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No other NHL team managed to reach the $2 billion mark, with the closest one being the New York Rangers at $1.87 billion. The Montreal Canadiens are at $1.58 billion, the Chicago Blackhawks at $1.36 billion, and the Boston Bruins at $1.31 billion round up the top five.

The interesting thing about Sportico’s list of most valuable NHL franchise is that the Seattle Kraken already rank 14th with an estimated value of $860 million. The Kraken have just one NHL game under their belt, joining the league as its 32nd team ahead of the 2021-22 season.

On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning’s consecutive Stanley Cup wins in the past two seasons didn’t help the franchise to even crack the top 15. They are currently sitting at number 18 with a value of $805 million.

The Arizona Coyotes are branded as the least valuable NHL team at $410 million. This might have to do with the uncertainty surrounding the franchise, as they will soon have to vacate the Gila Arena after the city of Glendale opted not to extend their lease.

According to Sportico, the average value of an NHL team is $934 million, while “the combined fair market value” of all 32 franchises is $30 billion.

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According to Daly, the NHL recently had discussions with the provincial health authorities and managed to get clearance for the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, and Winnipeg Jets to compete in their home arenas.

“On the basis of our discussions in the past week, as well as our exchange of correspondence over the last 24 hours, we believe we are aligned and in agreement on the conditions on which each of our Canadian franchises can begin play in their own buildings for the start of the 2020-21 NHL season,” said Daly.

Canada has closed its borders with the United States for non-essential travelers due to the coronavirus pandemic and intends to keep it that way at least until January 21st. Although the new NHL season kicks off on January 13th, the ban won’t affect Canadian teams as they will play only against each other.

The NHL made several significant changes to their regular season format for 2020-21 to minimize the traveling and organized all teams in four divisions. Each team will only play their divisional opponents, with the format being carried over to the first two rounds of the playoffs as well.

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Hutchinson played 16 games for the Maple Leafs as well as Colorado Avalanche last season, racking up a 5-9-1 record along with a 3.47 goals-against average, .888 save percentage, and one shutout.

The 30-year-old goalie arrived at the Maple Leafs last season after making just a single appearance for the Avalanche in the 2019-20 campaign. This was during a fixture against the Detroit Red Wings when Hutchinson made 17 saves to lift his side to a 2-1 victory.

Hutchinson’s career began in 2008 when he was picked by the Boston Bruins in the 2008 NHL Draft. After representing the Bruins’ minor league affiliate the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) for three years, the Canadain goalie signed for the Winnipeg Jets as a free agent.

Revered for helping the Jets reach the 2014-15 NHL playoffs, Hutchinson traded to the Florida Panthers in 2018, after which he represented the Maple Leafs and Avalanche in the NHL as well as the Toronto Marlies in the AHL.

Hutchinson is the latest in a series of contractual dealings conducted by the Maple Leafs this offseason, with Joey Anderson joining the team from the New Jersey Devils.

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“Their mindset is all about winning right now,” Leivo stated upon completing the move. “They’re a team that looks good on paper, so we’ve got to go out there and show it on the ice. And I think I can be a big part of that. I’m a pretty easy, meat-and-potatoes-type guy. I like to get into the dirty areas, get to the front of the net, and I think I’ve got a pretty good shot that can beat any goalie in this league. … It’s an exciting time to be a Flame.”

The 2019-20 NHL season saw Leivo score 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) for the Vancouver Canucks. This was despite the fact that he was unable to play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs due to fracturing his kneecap on December 21, 2019.

Leivo’s NHL career began back in 2011, when he was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third round of the NHL Draft. He has scored a total of 65 points (31 goals, 34 assists) in 165 games for the Maple Leafs and the Canucks.

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