In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that the Toronto Maple Leafs are taking a look at how to manage their blue line if there is a flat salary cap next season, the San Jose Sharks are making plans that may or may not include Joe Thornton and the NHL players are getting their
Kyle Dubas
With the NHL season on hold, obviously there isn’t a single frozen drop of on-ice news to report. Still, for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is actual news emerging from the organization. Having time off in the “middle of a season” presents a unique opportunity for the team’s leadership to look back and
31 Thoughts this week Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A few notes have popped up this week including Kyle Dubas “investigating every good defenseman on the market”. One player noted was Mathew Dumba from Minnesota, who has three years left on his current deal. Dumba underperformed so far this year but a change of scenery may
Now is not the time to trade Barrie Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Friedman said on the weekend that teams are checking in with the Toronto Maple Leafs about defenseman Tyson Barrie. Smart GMs are seeing him as a buy-low candidate right now. Barrie only has two assists in 19 games so far this season. He
Paajarvi to KHL Aivis Kalnins: It’s sounding like Magnus Paajarvi could be joining Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL. Kaprizov plans on coming to North America Wild Prospects: Minnesota Wild prospect Kirill Kaprizov in an interview: “I think it’s clear. I’m going to the NHL next year.” Michael Russo: Kaprizov’s agent has made it clear several
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is news surrounding the Winnipeg Jets’ negotiations with restricted free agents Kyle Connor and Patrik Laine. There is also news out of Toronto from Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas. Are the Montreal Canadiens serious about dealing Jonathan Drouin? Finally, are the Nashville Predators and St. Louis Blues making