Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

While things are still pretty quiet in Toronto, even with the last place in the division Blue Jays playing, there seems to be some breaks in vacations around the league.

Former Washington Capitals player Evgeny Kuznetsov is reportedly looking to play in the KHL next season after a few rough seasons in Washington.

Evgeny Kuznetsov will reportedly sign four-year contract with SKA Saint Petersburg to return to KHL next season
Evgeny Kuznetsov is reportedly making his way back to the KHL. According to championat.com, Kuznetsov is set to sign a four-year contract…
RMNBChris Cerullo

In Los Angeles, Quiton Byfield has signed a five year extension.

Kings re-sign Quinton Byfield to five-year contract
The Los Angeles Kings have locked down Quinton Byfield for the long term, signing the young centre to a five-year deal worth $31.25 million.
Sportsnet| July 15, 2024, 7:22 PM

Also, Winnipeg signed some guy, so, good for him.

The Edmonton Oilers are Ottawa Senators made a prospect focused trade. No cap dumps or anything.

Oilers trade Xavier Bourgault and Jake Chiasson to Sens for Roby Jarventie and fourth-round pick
We’ve got ourselves a mid-summer trade between the Edmonton Oilers and…
OilersNationCam Lewis

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the Leafs did well at #28.

Checking in on Every 1st-Round Pick from the 2023 NHL Draft
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year for all the players chosen in the first round in Nashville. With that in mind, we’re not re-grading this draft just yet. We
Bleacher ReportHannah Stuart

Hockey in Egypt is growing, can we see an outdoor game at the pyramids in the future?

Color of Hockey: Egypt program making huge strides on, off ice | NHL.com
Organization working hard to grow game in nation, help displaced and orphaned children
NHL logoWilliam Douglas

Enjoy your day everyone!

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