Ryan Getzlaf #15 of the Anaheim Ducks (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
In most years, July 1 is the most entertaining day of the off- season for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. This year, it’s July 28. That’s because it marks the start of free agency where players’ previous contracts expire and they’re free to sign with new teams.
Once the window opens, the Toronto Maple Leafs already know that they are going to lose Zach Hyman to the Edmonton Oilers. They could see others depart but they may also be in a position to sign players off other teams’ rosters.