The Maple Leafs were on Mason Marchment’s no-trade list
NHL Rumour Report: On Mason Marchment on the FAN Hockey Show back on December 23rd.
Mike Futa: “I had heard that he had a no-move clause with regards to Toronto.”
Elliotte Friedman: “I believe that’s true, he has a partial no-trade, I heard Columbus was not on it, he didn’t have to waive to go there.”
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The Winnipeg Jets’ issues run deeper than one trade could fix
Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Winnipeg Jets continue to struggle and are on the outside looking in. There were reports that they kicked tires on Mason Marchment before he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a second and fourth. If they continue to fall, a top pick in this year’s draft wouldn’t hurt.
It doesn’t appear that there is one trade that would fix this team’s issues, as their problems run deeper. The Jets may be better off being sellers and buyers and recoup some assets from prior years.
The Jets have some players in the AHL that could be given a better shot on the main roster – Brad Lambert, Nikita Chibrikov, Parker Ford and Elias Salomonsson.
Some bold predictions for the New Year
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet: Making some bold predictions for the New Year involving trades and free agents.
The Vancouver Canucks trade forward Kiefer Sherwood to the New Jersey Devils.
The Buffalo Sabres sign forward Alex Tuch to an eight-year deal. The Sabres trade defenseman Owen Power before the trade deadline.
The St. Louis Blues trade Jordan Kyrou to the Los Angeles Kings.
Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will appear in a playoff game.
The Carolina Hurricanes sign Artemi Panarin on July 2nd to a six-year deal with an $11 million salary cap hit.
Alex Ovechkin signs a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, after missing the playoffs, trade Auston Matthews to the San Jose Sharks in a deal that includes Michael Misa.
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The Minnesota Wild sign Quinn Hughes to an eight-year deal.
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