The Toronto Maple Leafs took care of a major piece of business when the team re-signed forward John Tavares. Tavares has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will pay him $4.38 million per season. The 34-year old was slated to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Well, folks, the eve of NHL free agency 2025 turned into absolute chaos as, one by one, most of the biggest names that would’ve hit the market Tuesday at noon have elected to sign extensions with their original teams.

Nicolas Roy is a solid third-line center who will help the Leafs and represents maybe the best-ever return in a sign-and-trade deal.