Dozens of Former Premier League, NHL Players Remain Free Agents After Transfer Windows

Several notable free agents remain on the market across football and hockey as teams continue to seek talent outside the closed transfer windows. In English football, Preston North End has multiple former players still looking for clubs, including experienced defenders and midfielders like Onomah and Huntington. Additionally, a Daily Mail Sport feature highlights a free agent XI with players such as goalkeeper Fraser Forster and versatile defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, emphasizing the availability of high-profile talent including former England internationals and a World Cup winner. In the NHL, former Philadelphia Flyers forward Cam Atkinson is among the unrestricted free agents aiming to secure a professional tryout despite a challenging recent season. The Toronto Maple Leafs face their own free agency challenges with several recent former players, including goalie Ilya Samsonov and defenseman TJ Brodie, still without contracts, raising questions about their NHL futures. Meanwhile, the Leafs are also exploring trade options for players like a former top-10 pick to bolster their roster, highlighting ongoing roster adjustments before the season starts.