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Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!
It's July 1st, which means it's Canada Day! The anniversary of Confederation. The birth of a nation. Where all the trouble began, and a day I get double time!
It's also the day we split our attention from beaches, barbecues, and naps with contracts, rumours, and salary caps.
There has already been plenty of movement we've covered for the Leafs that I won't repeat:
And we have plenty of rumours going around already, like about the Leafs defensive needs.
Liljegren agrees to 2 year extension with Toronto at $3 mil per. The Leafs are still in on OEL. Zadorov is likely too expensive. They like Matt Roy but sounds like he may be headed a different direction. Hence, Liljegren provides some affordable insurance.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 30, 2024
With #VGK moving on from Jonathan Marchessault, sources tell @DailyFaceoff that the Golden Knights are positioning themselves to take a run at Steven Stamkos on Monday - should he make it to market.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2024
Can't firmly rule out one last push from Tampa Bay.
Tyler Bertuzzi won’t be returning to the Maple Leafs. His value has out priced Toronto. He will land a deal elsewhere in the 4 year and over $5 mil per territory.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2024
Sources say that RFA Nick Robertson has no plans to re-sign with the #leafs this summer and has informed the team that he would like to be traded.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2024
@MapleLeafs and D Tanev sounds like new Contract comes in around $5M AAV from what I’m told for the hometown guy. #LeafsForever #HockeyX
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) July 1, 2024
From @PierreVLeBrun on @JayOnSC - The latest on Steven Stamkos and Jake Guentzel and why Patrick Kane decided to stay in Detroit: https://t.co/S4UqhSC3t8 pic.twitter.com/QoU5ILov59
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 1, 2024
The list of unqualified players who are now UFA:

Aside from free agency news the Florida Panthers Stanley Cup celebration hit the beach.
This shirt is much better than Kucherov's over the cap one.
PAUL MAURICE IS WEARING A SHIRT WITH HIS CATS POPPY AND PENNY PHOTOSHOPPED OVER THE FLORIDA PANTHERS LOGOS 😭😭😭 MY COACH pic.twitter.com/O24m1FLKOv
— stanley cup champions kitties (@jessdelaslajas) June 30, 2024
The Cup even when swimming.
Matthew Tkachuk celebrates Stanley Cup with fans in the Atlantic Ocean pic.twitter.com/gy8TbNlsdP
— WPLG Local 10 Sports (@Local10Sports) June 30, 2024
It's going to be a crazy day. Hopefully good for Toronto, but remember to be wary of who's spreading rumours.

Enjoy your day everyone!
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