The Toronto Maple Leafs are still listening on Morgan Rielly
TSN: Although it may have sounded like the Toronto Maple Leafs won’t be trading defenseman Morgan Rielly, he’s still in play and shouldn’t be taken off trade boards, according to Chris Johnston.
“And Chayka certainly is going to continue to listen on Rielly. He’s not going to give the player away. So, it’s going to have to be a decent offer that compels the Leafs to act here. But with the off-season still in its early phases and the Leafs looking to continue to reshape their blueline, don’t rule out the possibility of a Rielly trade just yet.”
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The Montreal Canadiens are still looking for a top-six forward
TSN: The Montreal Canadiens are calling around looking for a top-six forward, according to Pierre LeBrun.
“They’re monitoring Vincent Trocheck for sure and see where that goes. But they’re also calling on guys that you wouldn’t really think about. I mean, my understanding is they’ve called the Islanders on Bo Horvat, and the answer was no, he’s not available. They’ve called Columbus on Kirill Marchenko and also got a fat no from the Blue Jackets.”
The Columbus Blue Jackets still want to bring Mason Marchment back
TSN: The Columbus Blue Jackets remain interested in re-signing forward Mason Marchment, even after trading for Valeri Nichushkin, according to Pierre LeBrun. The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs are fits if he goes to free agency.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets may have a tough decision to make with Zach Werenski
TSN: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell is going to meet Zach Werenski sometime after the draft and they’ll discuss the long-term future of the team and Werenski himself. He’s got two years left on his deal. Chris Johston on the situation:
“And my sources indicate that they’re not likely going to like the answer if that question is asked correctly, because I don’t think at this point in time, Werenski is willing to commit long-term to Columbus.
He certainly is willing to go back and play for the team and honour his contract, but it will leave management with a big decision. Do you keep the Norris Trophy winner and play this out, see if perhaps something changes or perhaps is his trade value at its highest now? Obviously, if this player ever hit the trade market, it would be a ground shaker in the NHL.”
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