NHL Insider Connects Maple Leafs to Hurricanes Free Agent Forward originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to search for offensive reinforcements following Mitch Marner’s departure to Vegas, and one potential option is now on their radar.

The Carolina Hurricanes made a splash — again — in NHL free agency, agreeing to a long-term deal with forward Nikolaj Ehlers.

On the opening day of free agency, Carolina swung a sign-and-trade for Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller, sending first- and second-round picks and defensive prospect Scott Morrow to New York while inking Miller to an eight-year,