The NHL's busy free agency opening day saw over $1.2 billion in player contracts signed. Noteworthy moves included Steven Stamkos and Jake Guentzel. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving inked deals with Anthony Stolarz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Chris Tanev, and Jane Hakanpää but note they have work to do. Tyler Bertuzzi joined the Chicago Blackhawks. Treliving looks for options to strengthen the team's bottom six.

Some potential candidates for the Maple Leafs' bottom six include Dominik Kubalik, Cam Atkinson, Kailer Yamamoto, Victor Olofsson, and James van Riemsdyk. Each player brings unique skills and experience that could benefit the team moving forward as they navigate free agency and roster adjustments.