Sounds like the Buffalo Sabres will keep Rasmus Ristolainen, for now at least. The Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild have looked at free agent Jake Gardiner
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Duchene, Gardiner, Left-Handed D and Backup Goaltender
Matt Duchene visiting the Montreal Canadiens is more than a courtesy call. Jake Gardiner is one option for the Canadiens as they look for a top-four left-handed defenseman.
NHL Rumors: Marner, Subban, Gardiner, and the Maple Leafs Blue line
Free agent Jake Gardiner is looking for $7 million a season. The Maple Leafs were one of three teams in on P.K. Subban. Trade route over free agency to fix Leafs blue line.
The Toronto Maple Leafs Accomplished Only Some Of Their Goals On NHL Draft Weekend
The Toronto Maple Leafs were able to move Patrick Marleau over the weekend and basically re-signed Kasperi Kapanen, but they still have some work to do.