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A look at some of the NHL names to find new homes this off-season
Toronto added Sergei Bobrovsky and Darren Raddysh, while Chicago, Washington and Montreal also made major roster moves.
The NHL off-season saw significant roster turnover, highlighted by Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky appearing in a pre-season game against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
After backstopping the Florida Panthers to consecutive Stanley Cup victories in 2024 and 2025, Bobrovsky joined Toronto. Winger Brady Tkachuk requested a trade from the Ottawa Senators, joining older brother Matthew in Florida.
Major financial commitments marked the off-season, with Washington signing Alex Tuch to an eight-year, $84-million deal and Toronto acquiring Darren Raddysh from the Tampa Bay Lightning on an eight-year, $68-million contract.
Chicago bolstered its lineup by acquiring defenceman Bowen Byram on a six-year, US$75-million extension. The Canadiens signed veteran winger Kreider to a one-year contract following his release from the Anaheim Ducks.
Tasked with leading Connor McDavid and company, veteran coach Mike Babcock returned to the NHL with the Oilers. Babcock previously won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008 and Olympic gold in 2010 and 2014.