{"id":70565,"date":"2025-08-15T02:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/70565\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T02:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:43:14","slug":"maple-leafs-analyst-believes-toronto-will-regret-pursuing-top-available-nhl-free-agent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/70565\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Leafs Analyst Believes Toronto Will Regret Pursuing Top Available NHL Free Agent"},"content":{"rendered":"

NHL<\/a> fans have kept a close eye on free agents and are forwarding Jack Roslovic this offseason.<\/p>\n

The former first-round pick has never reached astounding numbers but has seen his fair share of production. His offensive skills could, in theory, make him a decent addition to the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, between rumors of where Roslovic will end up and the fact that Auston Matthews remains crucial to the core of the Maple Leafs\u2019 franchise, there have been many questions about where Roslovic could end up.<\/p>\n

And Maple Leafs analysts are starting to take notice.<\/p>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs Insiders Claim Toronto Should Be Deterred from Signing Jack Roslovic<\/p>\n

During Wednesday\u2019s episode of The LeafsNation.com\u2019s \u201cLeafs Morning Take,\u201d hosts Nick Alberga and Zack Phillips discussed Roslovic\u2019s remaining status as a free agent.<\/p>\n

\u201cI already see a scenario where they sign this guy and two weeks in we\u2019re like \u2018[redacted] it doesn\u2019t fit with Knies and Matthews. What now for Jack Roslovic?\u2019 Quite honestly, [he\u2019s] a good player but this has been a story of his career,\u201d Alberga said<\/a>. \u201cYou start to wonder and have questions. The Carolina Hurricanes, one of the premier teams in the league, why didn\u2019t they want Jack Roslovic anymore? Why hasn\u2019t anybody bid?\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s August 13th and the #LeafsForever<\/a> are still being linked to Jack Roslovic\u2026<\/p>\n

Do you think he\u2019s the right fit alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies?@thegoldenmuzzy<\/a> | @zackphill<\/a> #LMT<\/a> #LeafsMorningTake<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9VQiC2b3er<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 TheLeafsNation (@TLNdc) August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

However, it is also worth mentioning that some consider Roslovic to be one of the best remaining free agents available, particularly among centers.<\/p>\n

But\u00a0Phillips also said that\u00a0Roslovic\u2019<\/a>s availability\u00a0raises the question of whether any franchise in the league wants to add him to its roster.<\/p>\n

MORE: NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies\u2019 $46.5M Maple Leafs Contract an Omen for Blackhawks\u2019 Rising Star Connor Bedard<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s actually probably more likelihood that it doesn\u2019t work, than that it does. The expectations is he\u2019s a guy who can fit in to maybe your second, likely your third line,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cOn the positive side, on the bright side, on the most optimistic outcome, he is an impact player but \u2026 does anybody want this guy? Like how can we get him out of here? Where does he fit now? I do feel like that\u2019s going to be coming around the corner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Roslovic finished the 2024-25 season with 39 points across 22 goals and 17 assists in 81 games. Carolina signed him as a free agent in July of 2024. The 28-year-old also currently boasts 260 points throughout his career so far.<\/p>\n