The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have numerous property to work with
Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: It appears unlikely that the Toronto Maple Leafs will commerce Max Domi. He’s received two years left at $3.75 million and received’t carry again a lot of a return. Possibly one other dangerous contract.
The Leafs might seemingly transfer pending UFA ahead Scott Laughton, however they’re not going to get again a first-round decide and prospect like they gave up for him final yr. The identical might be mentioned for injured defenseman Brandon Carlo.
Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forwards Bobby McMann and Nic Roy are movable, however you’re not going to get a significant haul for them. Mid-round draft picks aren’t going to assist this group subsequent yr.
The Leafs’ 2026 first-round decide is top-five protected (Boston), and their 2027 first-round decide is top-10 protected (Philadelphia).
Having a wholesome Carlo, Chris Tanev, and Anthony Stolarz would undoubtedly assist the Leafs this season.
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Potential commerce targets for the Colorado Avalanche at 3C
Corey Masisak of the Denver Submit: Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar when requested if there was a gap in his roster that he would thoughts filling.
“I like the way in which we’re taking part in all through the lineup, so the depth is nice,” Bednar mentioned. “If I used to be one thing, like on a wishlist, is it a 3C spot? How does that each one play out for us?
“I feel all the guys in our lineup are taking part in nicely, however it’s ensuring we’ve got depth, chemistry, checking capacity and scoring capacity on each line, as a result of we’re going to should be deep with a purpose to get out of our division.”
Some potential choices for Avalanche as a 3C.
Ross Colton – Internally filling the place shouldn’t be dominated out if he can deal with the defensive facet of issues whereas sustaining the offense.
Ryan O’Reilly – Nashville Predators – A yr left at $4.5 million, and would give the Avs a very nice high 4. There could possibly be a bidding struggle if O’Reilly decides he needs to be traded, and the place will he wish to go?
Nazem Kadri – Calgary Flames – Two years left at $7 million makes it a long-shot.
Alexander Wennberg – San Jose Sharks – Pending UFA at $5.5 million and suited on the third line and never in a top-six position.
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Jason Dickinson – Chicago Blackhawks – Pending UFA at $4.25 million. Not placing up the numbers this yr like he did final yr.
Charlie Coyle – Columbus Blue Jackets – Pending UFA at $5.25 million. Former Av, however his cap hit was too excessive. Would the Blue Jackets retain?
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