Tag: Kasperi Kapanen

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – First Round Pick, Jake Gardiner, And Team Needs

Maple Leafs willing to trade their first-round pick TSN: Pierre LeBrun said that the Toronto Maple Leafs would consider trading their first-round pick this year as they are now ready to compete for the Cup. "Some of the teams that I've…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The Athletic’s Top 20 List … Ottawa Senators and Matt Duchene

Top 20 players who could be traded at the NHL trade deadline Craig Custance of The Athletic: Some GMs are saying it's a buyers market right now. There are lots of notes in the link to Custance's piece and it's…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs mailbag Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (mailbag) If choosing between keeping Kasperi Kapanen or William Nylander, would keep Kapanen. Nylander is a better playmaker and the potential option to be a center is an intriguing thought though.…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres and Jeff Skinner … Maple Leafs and Jake Gardiner

Skinner looking for big money from the Sabres on a long-term deal WGR 550: Darren Dreger said on NBCSN that there is mutual interest between the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner's camp to get a contract extension signed before July…

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NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Kings and Seattle

More trade talk than in past years TSN: Bob McKenzie notes that there has been a lot more trade talk going on than in recent years, but it doesn't mean there will be a bunch of trades before the Christmas…

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NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Karlsson hinting he won't re-sign with the Sharks? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Teams that are under a lot pressure right now are the San Jose Sharks, Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues. Sharks coach Pete DeBoer could be…

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NHL Rumors: Eight Teams Leading Trade Talk … Pietrangelo May Not Be An Untouchable

Eight teams leading the trade talk Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman notes that eight teams are leading the trade talk. “Just asking around, the teams that seem to be at the centre of a lot of these conversations: L.A, Philly, Minnesota, Boston,…

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Youngsters Providing Bang for the Buck on Expiring Entry-Level Contracts

Looking at some players who have provide some offense at a bargain price.

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NHL Rumors: Could The Coyotes Offer Sheet Matthews ? Could The Maple Leafs Trade Kadri?

Could the Coyotes offer sheet Matthews and trade value of Perlini? Craig Morgan of The Athletic: (mailbag) Asked if there is any chance that Auston Matthews could end up playing with the Arizona Coyotes one day. there is always a…

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NHL Rumors: A Bridge Deal Or Trade For Nylander, And Potential Trade Partners

A bridge deal or trade for Nylander Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It not looking like there will be a long-term contract for William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs and Nylander can't find a number that fits for…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Edmonton Oilers

Leafs and Nylander heading towards a bridge deal? James Mirtle of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking at in the $6 million range and William Nylander around Leon Draisaitl's $8.5 million. believes the long-term number is between…

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NHL Rumors: Dubas Meeting With Nylander and Reps … Does Kapanen’s Play Change Things?

Leafs GM Dubas meeting with Nylander and reps Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: A source is saying that Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas has flown to Switzerland and is having a meeting with restricted free agent William Nylander…

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