Rangers, Canadiens emerge as top landing spots for ex-Kraken $6.95m winger
Unrestricted free agent Eeli Tolvanen is attracting interest from several NHL teams, including the Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and New York Rangers. Insiders suggest his gritty, two-way playing style makes him a valuable depth addition for teams looking to bolster their forward lines.
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Eeli Tolvanen, the former Seattle Kraken’s right winger, recorded 12 goals and 24 assists for 36 points across 78 games in the 2025-26 season before his two year contract expired at the end of the season. The Finnish winger is now an unrestricted free agent and the New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens have been linked to him.CategoryDetailsPlayerEeli TolvanenCurrent StatusUnrestricted Free Agent (UFA)Rumored TeamsDetroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, New York RangersSigning LikelihoodModerateLatest Insider UpdateEeli Tolvanen remains a top tier depth target in August, with the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens being heavily linked to him.
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