Today is traditionally the day we are glued to the media and hockey insider reports for news about NHL players flying around the league as they become free agents that can sign anywhere with any team, but not this year. Free Agency is now on Wednesday July 13th. What fun is that if I have to be at work? Come on, NHL.
However, there is an activity allowed starting today, and that is contract buyouts. The players will have to clear waivers first, so watch for those at 2:00 p.m. ET. I’m not expecting the Leafs to make any, but there’s definitely a few candidates around the league which some GMs will choose to jettison.