Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 10 Available NHL Free-Agents

May 24, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save against the Florida Panthers during the second period in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 30: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins . (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

No. 9: Patrice Bergeron

Despite being 38-years-old, Bergeron won his sixth Frank Selke Trophy this week, as the league’s best defensive forward.

In my opinion, Mitch Marner probably should’ve won this year, but kudos to Bergeron.

Bergeron has spent his last 20 years in Boston, so it would be shocking if he signed with a different team, but how much better can Boston’s season get than last year?

They were the greatest regular season team of all-time, but found a way to lose in seven games in the First Round.

They went from being the Stanley Cup favorites, up 3-1 in the series against a second wild-card team, but still lost.

It’ll be tough to return from that, but he’ll more than likely rejoin Boston if he decides not to retire, which is likely what is going to happen.

This list isn’t about who’s projected to sign in Toronto, but rather the best possible UFA’s so although Bergeron probably won’t join the Leafs this offseason, he’s still one of the best free agents out there this summer.

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