Speculation swirls around Connor McDavid's future with the Edmonton Oilers as his contract nears its end without extension talks. NHL insider Chris Jo

The Toronto Maple Leafs have confirmed a recent trade as speculation grows around their plans to pursue Connor McDavid. With roster moves underway, the Leafs are quietly setting the stage for a big push in the coming seasons.

Oilers superstar Connor McDavid played a beer league hockey game near Toronto last night, adding more to possible free agency rumors, until they were squashed.

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to stir NHL headlines following Mitch Marner’s trade to the Vegas Golden Knights. With offensive gaps to fill, speculation is mounting around a potential blockbuster deal.

The future of Connor McDavid with the Edmonton Oilers is clouded by uncertainty, and rumors are heating up that he could team up with Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs appear likely to hold on to forward Nicholas Robertson, despite ongoing trade rumors and his recent salary arbitration filing. Johnston suggests the team is more inclined to sign the 22-year-old winger to a new deal than to move him, at least for now.

The Maple Leafs tried to bring in Andrew Mangiapane in NHL free agency to replace Mitch Marner next to Auston Matthews. Who is out there?

Nazem Kadri can be traded this summer for the right offer. On Friday’s SDPN podcast, Steve Dangle, Adam Wylde and Jesse Blake discussed possible trade options.