Reports: Maple Leafs sign Bobrovsky in free agency

NHL free agency opened with a flurry of activity Wednesday, highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs securing a major goaltending acquisition. The Maple Leafs have signed two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year contract worth $21 million, according to multiple reports. Bobrovsky, who previously eliminated Toronto from the 2023 and 2025 playoffs as a member of the Florida Panthers, will now form a goaltending tandem with Anthony Stolarz.

Elsewhere in the league, the Montreal Canadiens made a significant move by extending winger Ivan Demidov's contract for eight years at a total value of $73.2 million. This deal will commence after the upcoming season, securing a key offensive player for the Canadiens.

The Vegas Golden Knights bolstered their defense by re-signing unrestricted free agent Rasmus Andersson to a reported seven-year, $59.5 million contract. Andersson was acquired from the Calgary Flames prior to the March trade deadline. The Winnipeg Jets also addressed their goaltending situation, inking Stuart Skinner to a two-year, $7.5 million pact, while the future of Connor Hellebuyck with the team remains uncertain.

Other notable transactions included the San Jose Sharks signing defenseman Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million deal. The Chicago Blackhawks reportedly signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract starting in the 2027-28 season. The New Jersey Devils agreed to a five-year extension with captain Nico Hischier worth $58.5 million, beginning in 2027-28. The Maple Leafs also traded forward Nick Robertson to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a fourth-round pick in the 2028 NHL draft.