Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

In a wonderful bit of news, the Edmonton Oilers lost two of their top RFAs to the St. Louis Blues after they chose not to match the offer sheets sent to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway.

The Oilers have cleared enough cap space to match the offer sheets to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg
In the wake of the St. Louis Blues tendering offer sheets to Dylan Hol…
OilersNationZach Laing

It looked like they were going to match but decided against it. So the Blues got their guys and the Oilers got their picks.

Winners, Losers from Blues’ Broberg, Holloway Offer Sheets as Oilers Decline to Match
Well, folks, the first NHL offer-sheet saga since 2021 has come to a close. The Edmonton Oilers declined to match the St. Louis Blues’ tendered offer sheets…
Bleacher ReportSara Civian

The Blues also sent Edmonton a thank you gift.

So that saga ends on a kind note. Aside from George Armstrong threatening to do it again.

In other news, the Philadelphia Flyers are beginning the process to terminate Ryan Johansen's contract, citing "material breach".

Flyers place Ryan Johansen on waivers to terminate contract
Johansen, who the Flyers acquired in last winter’s Sean Walker trade, will end his Flyers career never having suited up for the Orange and Black.
Broad Street HockeyCole Keller

This seems to be in connection to an injury he had before the trade from Colorado.

Shockingly, Major League Hockey - the NHLs newest rival - will not happen.

The man who was behind WHA2 and other failed ventures is once again not delivering.

The Seattle Kraken locked up Matty Beniers for seven more years.

Matty Beniers’ Hefty, Seven-Year Extension isn’t as Scary as it May Seem
Matty Beniers’ extension is finally here. And the price tag for the Seattle Kraken to keep the 2023 Calder Trophy winner among the ranks of their top-six is a staggering one. Following months of radio…
Davy Jones' Locker roomAllyson Ballard

Alex Nylander is ready to join William in Toronto.

Mark Masters: Nylander brothers primed to push each other in Toronto | TSN
Alex is hoping to earn an NHL deal and play alongside William with the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters writes.
TSNMark Masters

There's still time to get in on NHL Alumni action for a good cause, tonight in Brampton.

Hockey Night in Brampton, featuring Leaf stars Mitch Marner, Max Domi, aims to top last year’s $1.1 million fundraising mark
Several standout players from the Brampton Steelheads, who have relocated to the city, will also take part in Aug. 21 charity game.
Metroland MediaMetroland Staff

Finally, the McGill Redbirds are in Czechia to prepare for the U SPORTS season and got some motivation from a hockey legend.

Hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr shows up in Redbirds dressing room as McGill kicks off 149th year in Czechia - McGill University Athletics
PRAGUE (Czechia) – Hockey superstar Jaromir Jagr showed up in the McGill men’s hockey team, dressing room, Tuesday, but unfortunately he wasn’t there to play for
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Enjoy your day everyone!

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