So rather than adding to a position that already looks to be one of strength, the Flyers would be much better served this summer by actually filling what remains as their biggest hole — down the middle. And that’s why a guy such as Sam Bennett, arguably the second-best pending free agent, makes much more sense.

The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ ninth early playoff exit in nine years under the Brendan Shanahan regime propelled some big changes, beginning with Shanahan’s departure.

If Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner hits free agency on July 1, the Kings could be in the running for the 100-point scorer.