There's still a lot of time to go before the season gets underway, but these teams currently sit in a tough salary situation.

Let's take a look at the five best middle men still available on the NHL's free agent market.

If there was a player who could be called "The Babe Ruth Of Hockey" in the post-World War years it was Maurice (The Rocket) Richard of the Montreal Canadiens. But at one point, it almost looked like he was headed to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ian Scott, the CHL's top goaltender in 2019, has announced he is stepping away from hockey after fighting off injuries for most of his pro hockey career.

Some teams made wholesale changes, others made smaller ones. Here's a look at the teams that have made moves to hopefully bolster their crease situation heading into 2022-23.

Stan Fischler discusses the Calgary Flames, Toronto's goaltending duo, Ondrej Palat, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and so much more.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Pierre Engvall to a one-year contract extension.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Calle Jarnkrok to a four-year contract.

Let's take a look at the biggest bargains from NHL free agency so far.

Let's take a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending situation and determine if it will work in their favor.

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Ondrej Kase to a one-year deal.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Denis Malgin to a one-year contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Adam Gaudette to a one-year contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel to a one-year contract.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ilya Samsonov to a one-year, prove-it deal.

With free agency beginning shortly, here's a look at the teams under the most pressure to capitalize on the open market.

If ever there was a study in National Hockey League contrasts, a classic "Battle Of The Opposites" took place during the 1946-47 season. Stan Fischler looks at the difference between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks that season.

Here's a look at the top unqualified RFAs who will hit the open market on July 13 – and there are some decent options that could provide good value.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have filled their vacant crease by acquiring goaltender Matt Murray from the Ottawa Senators.

Adam Proteau takes a look at what the potential Matt Murray to Toronto trade would mean for both teams and Matt Moulson's career that came to a close this week.

The RFA market will be interesting once again this summer. Here's a look at 10 of the top names heading toward the start of free agency.

When the free agency market opens on Wednesday, Darcy Kuemper and Jack Campbell will be the top targets for clubs in the market for goaltending upgrades.

NHL scouts make their money when they hit big in the later rounds of the draft. Here's a look at some of the best players picked in the fifth to seventh rounds over the past decade.

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired the 25th overall pick and goaltender Petr Mrazek from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for the 38th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.