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free agent NHL Michael Bunting Toronto Maple Leafs — Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting (58) pursues the play against the Florida Panthers in the third period in game five of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. (Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Sports Content Services, LLC)

7. Michael Bunting, LW

It’s been a hectic offseason for the Original Six team in Toronto as Kyle Dubas left to become Pittsburgh’s president of hockey operations and it could continue as Bunting’s future in Toronto remains unclear.

MICHAEL. BUNTING. HAT-TRICK. 🎩🎩🎩#HockeyDay | @scotiabank pic.twitter.com/QfZ18GCNgy
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 30, 2022

While Bunting may have loyalty to his hometown team, he still has a strong relationship with Dubas, who could work his magic and bring Bunting to Pittsburgh, where he could help Sidney Crosby and company win another title.

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