It seems like Ryan O’Reilly Will test free agency
Chris JohnstonToronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan O’Reilly says he hasn’t thought much about free agency yet. It looked like he was looking forward to testing the open market when free agency opens on July 1 rather than signing an extension with the Leafs beforehand.
- Stephen Ellis: O’Reilly on the Maple Leafs: “This organization is great. You see the players they have… This is a great place. I’m so grateful I came to it. Just being a part of this organization is great but I’m going to have some decisions to make.”
John Tavares Don’t look forward to leaving
Michael Augello: Maple Leafs forward John Tavares when asked if he would consider waiving this no-movement clause this off-season: “I love it here.” He must not like that he is interested in leaving Toronto.
Noel Accari would like to stay
Luke Fox: Maple Leafs are waiting for UFA forward Noel Acciari if he re-signs with the Maple Leafs: “I’d love too.”
Michael Bunting He did not consider free agency
TSNBanting said he and the Maple Leafs were not in any contract extension talks during the season.
TSNStudy on his chances of returning to the Maple Leafs
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“This is the unfortunate part of this business. When contracts expire and decisions have to be made.
I’ll be honest, I didn’t really think about it. It’s only been two days. I’ll let my agent handle this stuff, kind of, I’ll be ready to make a decision when the time comes. But I’m not really sure.
With that being said, back home, it’s been my dream to play in Toronto since I was a kid, to play for this team and put the jersey over my head.
So, it was very special to play here and it was even more special to be with this group of guys. I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of guys say we’re very close. This is definitely the closest team I’ve ever been to, so it was special every day, and I certainly didn’t take it for granted.”