The Toronto Maple Leafs made headlines by acquiring winger Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth, trading a conditional third-round pick in the 2027 draft. Maccelli, 24, is coming off a lackluster 18-point season but previously had a solid 2023-24 campaign with 57 points, including 17 goals and 40 assists.

Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers secured Kasperi Kapanen with a one-year, $1.3 million contract. Kapanen, who was claimed off waivers from the St. Louis Blues last November, recorded 14 points in 67 games during the 2024-25 regular season and contributed an overtime goal in the playoffs.

The Vancouver Canucks also made moves, re-signing four depth players who helped their AHL affiliate clinch a championship. Forwards Aatu Raty and Arshdeep Bains inked two-year contracts, while Guillaume Brisebois and Max Sasson secured one-year deals.

As the free agency window approaches, star players like Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, and Brock Boeser are expected to test the market.