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# FTB: More NHL players are on the move and links to free agency news
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-patrick-marleau-big-name-nhl-players-on-the-move-free-agency/
- Published: 2017-07-04T10:30:01.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-04T10:30:01.000Z
- Description: Alex Radulov is the latest player to move across the continent.
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

After the Maple Leafs made a splash signing Patrick Marleau on Sunday, the Dallas Stars became the latest team to sign a big name player.

Now we play the waiting game to see if any other teams have some contracts they want to trade or move.

> I'm now fully expecting Marcus Kruger to be dealt by VGK, possibly within hours, but source not 100% sure of destination.[#Blackhawks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blackhawks?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) [July 3, 2017](https://twitter.com/BrianHedger/status/881973295737970688?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Jaromir Jagr and Ilya Kovalchuk are two players still available, and we still don’t know what will happen with Matt Duchene. Perhaps Joe Sakic can end the paralysis around the league for big trades and do something today.

[Frank Mahovlich, Wendel Clark help shape their Maple Leafs statues - NHL](https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-legends-row-mahovlich-clark-help-sculpt-statues/c-290280218?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Toronto legends part of sculpting process for Legends Row likenesses.

[Andrei Markov “talking contract” with Flyers: report - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2017/7/3/15918132/philadelphia-flyers-andrei-markov-rumor-report-ron-hextall-analysis-huh-what?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The long-time Canadiens defenseman would be an obvious upgrade for the Flyers on defense, but how would they fit him on the roster?

[Roman Lyubimov leaves Flyers, returns to Russia - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2017/7/3/15915208/roman-lyubimov-flyers-contract-khl-russia-cska-moscow?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Olympics were a consideration.

[Montreal Canadiens sign Ales Hemsky to one-year contract - Eyes On The Prize](https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/free-agent-signings-trades/2017/7/3/15915326/montreal-canadiens-sign-ales-hemsky-to-one-year-contract-habs-roster-news?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The forward was most recently with the Dallas Stars

[Can Jaromir Jagr fill Alexander Radulov’s shoes? - Eyes On The Prize](https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2017/7/3/15912092/can-jaromir-jagr-fill-alexander-radulov-shoes-nhl-free-agency-rumours-speculation-right-wing?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
After years of rumours and potential deals, the time — and money — could be right for the legend to join the Habs.

[Kevin Shattenkirk: The Perfect Player At The Perfect Price - Blueshirt Banter](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2017/7/3/15636614/kevin-shattenkirk-contract-2017-nhl-free-agency-jeff-gorton-new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Isn’t it amazing when a plan comes together?

Happy Fourth of July to our readers from the south. I hope your day is full of good food, drink, and fun.