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National Post
01-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
The highs and lows of Canada Day free agency for Maple Leafs
Make that a lower-case 'f' in what's usually Free Agent Frenzy on Canada Day. Article content Given some of the biggest decisions were settled before noon on July 1, there's not a lot of thunder expected from teams such as the Maple Leafs. Article content Article content But Toronto has never shied away from significant UFA moves in the past, some with the desired boost , others that were busts. Article content Article content HITS Article content 2024 – G Anthony Stolarz. Article content From a back-up role in Florida to the NHL's regular seasoin save percentage leader at .926. Article content 2018 – C John Tavares Article content His almost point-a-game production in regular season, went a long way to mitigating the seven-year, $77 million price tag Leafs had to out-bid everyone and bring him home. Now they keep him at a discount. Article content 2016 — F Matt Martin. Article content His job, as coach Mike Babcock described it, 'keep the flies away' from young stars. Article content 2009 – F Colton Orr Article content 2006 — D Hal Gill/D Pavel Kubina Article content Article content 1998– G Curtis Joseph Article content Sweet deal that began with chance meeting in an ice cream parlour with president Ken Dryden. Signed a second time in 2008. Article content MISSES Article content 2021 – G Petr Mrazek Article content His three-year contract ended in a salary dump. Article content 2021 – RW Nick Ritchie Article content Article content Had a shot on he first line, much more was expected before Leafs demoted and eventually traded him. Article content Article content 2017 – C Patrick Marleau Article content Established player and great mentor for the young Leafs, but three years at $18.75 million came back to haunt their accountants,. Article content 2013– F David Clarkson Article content GM Dave Nonis misjudged Clarkson's impact, but not before awarding seven years at $36.75 million.. Article content 2009 – D Mike Komisarek Article content Tried too hard to make an immediate impact. Article content 2008 – D Jeff Finger Article content A four-year, $14 million mistake for Cliff Fletcher in his second incarnation as GM. Article content
CBS News
29-06-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Ducks trade goalie John Gibson to Red Wings at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for Gibson, whose name has been in trade rumors for several years. No salary was retained. "John, throughout the course of his career, has been a proven starter and a good starter in the NHL," Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman said on a video call with reporters. "As Anaheim has gone through their rebuilding process, I think it probably affected his play a little bit, and as their team gets better and they have a good, young goaltender in (Lukas) Dostal. John (is) looking for more opportunity to play, and we're counting on him obviously to give us quality starts and upgrade our team in net." Gibson, 31, has spent his first 12 years in the league with Anaheim. He started 28 games, compared to 49 for Dostal, last season, and he's signed for two more at a salary cap hit of $6.4 million. Ducks GM Pat Verbeek worked under Yzerman for a decade, and the two began speaking about Gibson before the trade deadline in March. Injuries derailed a move then but set the table for the western Pennsylvania native to go to Hockeytown. "We want to thank John for his time with our organization and being an integral part of the Ducks for more than a decade," Verbeek said. "It became clear John wanted a new opportunity, and after many discussions with him we felt now was the right time to make this move." Back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton, rebuilding Philadelphia and others are expected to pursue a goaltender this offseason, and the list of unrestricted free agents with starting experience is not long. Jake Allen, Ilya Samsonov, Anton Forsberg and Ville Husso are among the top options available. A restricted free agent is off the market after St. Louis re-signed goaltender Joel Hofer to a two-year deal worth $6.8 million. GM Doug Armstrong had warned colleagues not to think about tendering ad offer sheet for Hofer, saying earlier in the week, "You're not going to get him." A few minor trades materialized on Day 2 of the draft. Los Angeles sent 24-year-old D-man Jordan Spence to Ottawa for the 67th pick and Colorado's sixth-rounder in 2026; Buffalo dealt Connor Clifton and a second-round pick to the Penguins for Conor Timmins and Isaac Beliveau and Washington acquired Declan Chisolm from Minnesota for a swap of picks and minor-leaguer Chase Priskie. Spence scored 52 points in 150 games for Los Angeles over the past two seasons, but he was relegated to the Kings' third defensive pairing last year with the rapid growth of Brandt Clarke and the injury return of Drew Doughty — each a right-handed shooter like Spence. Kings GM Ken Holland said Spence's representatives told him Spence wanted to leave if he wouldn't have a bigger role next season. The Capitals also signed 23-year-old forward Justin Sourdif for $1.65 million over two years after sending a second-round pick to two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida for the minor leaguer with four games of NHL experience. Sourdif scored a goal in his lone call-up this past season and had 10 points in 18 games on the Charlotte Checkers' run to the American Hockey League's Calder Cup Finals. They are are hoping Sourdif, making just over the league minimum at $825,000 annually, fills a hole on their second or third line. There was no room for upward mobility for Sourdif, especially after the Panthers signed playoff MVP Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million contract and could bring back winger Brad Marchand. "We see a guy that's competitive, smart, can play wing and center," Capitals GM Chris Patrick said. "In Florida it was a situation where he was getting boxed out a little bit, and they had a bunch of people calling on him, so it got to be a competitive situation. ... He's going to have a good chance here to prove that he's a good NHL player." North of the border, the Calgary Flames extended 6-foot-6 Kevin Bahl to a six-year deal worth just over $32 million, while the Winnipeg Jets shored up their blue line depth by giving Haydn Fleury $1.9 million over the next two seasons. Bahl will count $5.35 million against the salary cap through 2030-31.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Red Wings NHL draft Day 2: Trade for John Gibson, draft Eddie Genberg
Welcome to Day 2 of the 2025 NHL draft. One person who is curious how today will unfold is Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman. The Red Wings hold picks at Nos. 44, 75, 76, 119, 140, 172, 204 and 211 overall on Day 2, taking place Saturday, June 28, live at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. About 100 prospects are there – and 32 of them were selected Friday, June 27, in the first round – while team hockey operations personnel stayed home and enjoyed the decentralized format. Advertisement The Red Wings used their first-round pick at No. 13 overall to select Carter Bear, a versatile forward with a high-energy inner drive and a knack for scoring from any position. EXPLAINING ROUND 1: Why Red Wings drafted 'relentless' Carter Bear in first round Round two begins at noon EDT. Red Wings draft Swede, Eddie Genborg, in Round 2 It wouldn't be a Wings draft without adding a Swede to their pipeline. With the 44th pick, they selected forward Eddie Genborg, an 18-year-old who is earmarked to play for Timrå in the Swedish Hockey League next season. Genborg posted 34 points in 28 games with Linköping's junior team this past season, and had two assists in two games with their SHL club. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound winger is scouted as a physical two-way player. Red Wings begin NHL draft Day 2 with a trade About half an hour into day two, news broke that the Wings had acquired goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks, sending Petr Mrazek and two draft picks to Yzerman's former colleague, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek. Advertisement Gibson, 31, is a veteran of 506 NHL games with a career 2.89 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. He has two years left on a deal with a $6.4 million salary cap hit. With Mrazek (a trade-deadline acquisition in March) out of the picture, Gibson and Cam Talbot shape up to be Detroit's tandem in goal in 2025-25. Red Wings NHL draft picks today Here's a look at their Day 2 picks Saturday from Rounds 2-7: Round 2: No. 44 overall: F Eddie Genborg Round 3: No. 75 overall (from Rangers) Round 3: No. 76 overall Round 4: No. 119 overall (from Lightning) Round 5: No. 140 overall Round 6: No. 172 overall Round 7: No. 204 overall Round 7: No. 211 overall (from Blues) YZERMAN REACTS: Red Wings explored trades at NHL draft but 'nothing was a fit' Steve Yzerman a homebody at heart The change in format suited Yzerman, who said he likes that "we are in our own confines, it's not as noisy as being in a big arena. It's a little bit more relaxed for us. I'm in favor of doing it from our home building." Advertisement But (there's always one of those), he did wonder as he spoke to reporters around 11:30 p.m. at the conclusion of Round 1, four-and-a-half hours after it began, how Day 2 would go. When the NHL held remote drafts during the pandemic, the second days were a marathon. (On site, they're usually over in five hours.) "The first round is pretty easy because it's not the fastest pace," Yzerman said. "During the pandemic, we did it twice, and (the second day) really dragged on. But I like the format." Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on Twitter @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: NHL draft 2025 day 2: Red Wings add John Gbson, draft Eddie Genborg
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Wings trade for Ducks goalie John Gibson, send out Petr Mrazek and draft picks
The Detroit Red Wings took a swing at stabilizing their goaltending by trading for veteran John Gibson. The deal with the Anaheim Ducks happened Saturday, June 28, early during Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft. Gibson, 31, has two years left on a deal carrying a $6.4 million cap hit. Advertisement To get Gibson, the Wings gave up goalie Petr Mrazek, a trade-deadline acquisition who appeared in just five games for them, and two draft picks: a 2026 fourth-round pick and 2027 second-rounder. Gibson projects to bring stability to Detroit's net, forming a tandem with Cam Talbot, who is in the last year of his contract. Masterton Trophy (perseverance) nominee: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson LIVE UPDATES: Red Wings NHL draft Day 2: Trade for John Gibson, draft a Eddie Genberg Gibson (6 feet 2, 214 pounds) has a career 2.89 goals-against average and .910 save percentage in 506 games, all with the Ducks, who drafted the Pittsburgh native in the second round in 2011. Most recently, Gibson had a 11-11-2 record last season with a 2.77 goals-against average and .912 save percentage. He missed the first 13 games of the season after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. Advertisement Contact Helene St. James at hstjames@ Follow her on X @helenestjames. Read more on the Detroit Red Wings and sign up for our Red Wings newsletter. Her latest book, 'The Franchise: Detroit Red Wings, A Curated History of the Red Wings,' was released October 2024. Her books, 'On the Clock: Behind the Scenes with the Detroit Red Wings at the NHL Draft,' and 'The Big 50: The Men and Moments that made the Detroit Red Wings' are available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Triumph Books. Personalized copies available via her e-mail. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Red Wings trade: John Gibson added for Petr Mrazek, picks
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Wings acquire goalie John Gibson from the Ducks in a trade at the NHL draft
The Detroit Red Wings acquired John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday, a trade of the veteran goaltender that could start the dominos falling around the NHL with several teams looking for help in net. Detroit sent backup goalie Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to Anaheim for Gibson, whose name has been in trade rumors for several years. No salary was retained. Advertisement Back-to-back Western Conference champion Edmonton, rebuilding Philadelphia and others are expected to pursue a goaltender this offseason. Gibson, 31, has spent his first 12 seasons in the league with Anaheim. He's signed for two more at a salary cap hit of $6.4 million. 'We want to thank John for his time with our organization and being an integral part of the Ducks for more than a decade,' general manager Pat Verbeek said. 'It became clear John wanted a new opportunity, and after many discussions with him we felt now was the right time to make this move." A couple of other trades were finalized Saturday while the draft was ongoing. Advertisement The Kings traded 24-year-old D-man Jordan Spence to Ottawa for the 67th pick and Colorado's sixth-rounder in 2026. Buffalo also sent Connor Clifton and a second-round pick to Pittsburgh for Conor Timmins and Isaac Beliveau. Washington signed 23-year-old forward Justin Sourdif for $1.65 million over two years after sending a second-round pick to two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida for the minor leaguer with four games of NHL experience. Sourdif scored a goal in his lone call-up this past season and had 10 points in 18 games on the Charlotte Checkers' run to the American Hockey League's Calder Cup Finals. The Capitals are hoping Sourdif, making just over the league minimum at $825,000 annually, fills a hole on their second or third line. There was no room for upward mobility for Sourdif, especially after the Panthers signed playoff MVP Sam Bennett to an eight-year, $64 million contract and could bring back winger Brad Marchand. North of the border, the Calgary Flames extended 6-foot-6 Kevin Bahl to a six-year deal worth just over $32 million, while the Winnipeg Jets shored up their blue line depth by giving Haydn Fleury $1.9 million over the next two seasons. Bahl will count $5.35 million against the salary cap through 2030-31. ___ AP NHL: Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press
