James Mirtle of The Athletic: There had been hope that the 29-year old Zach Hyman would take a hometown discount, and that the Toronto Maple Leafs could add term to bring the salary cap hit. Though there are six weeks until free agency opens, the feeling around the team is that a deal likely won’t get done.
- Kevin Papetti: Chris Johnston on the Leaf report: “I really believe that it’s highly unlikely that we’ll see Zach Hyman back with the Leafs”
Multiple sources don’t believe that there have been any substantial or progressing talks dating back to when the sides could have worked out an extension.