Tag: Mitch Marner

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Devils

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Mike Babcock on TSN on if he could see Mitch Marner being on their roster this season. "I sure think he has a good chance. Mitch has been working with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blues, Hawks, Stars, Ladd, Coyotes and More

Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quickly touches on a the idea if the Maple Leafs would consider uniting Christian Dvorak, Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk in the NHL. They would need to trade for Christian Dvorak, then move…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buyout Candidates and the Maple Leafs

On Top 10 NHL Contract Buyout Candidates ... Lyle Richards of Bleacher Report: The buyout period starts on June 15th, or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final is over. Richards lists the top 10 players that could be bought…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Oilers, Kings, Avs and Leafs

On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun:" I think (Vigneault) will come back for next year. That's my sense. No one's told me that w/ #NYR, that's just my own gut feeling." Larry Brooks on the NY…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs and Bruins

On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples doesn't think the Oilers should trade Taylor Hall this offseason, but he looks at the pros and cons of such a move. Reasons to trade Hall. He isn't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Lucic, and the Maple Leafs

On Milan Lucic ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Milan Lucic on potential being a UFA on July 1st. “At the end of the day, you are human. It’s in the back of your mind thinking about it,” said…

Mark Easson

Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Flames and the Trade Market

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle wonders if the Maple Leafs would be able to fit a large contract like Steven Stamkos into their salary structure. The cap ceiling for next season…

Mark Easson

2015-16 Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Toronto Maple Leafs top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs have been one of the better drafting teams in the NHL over the past decade. Identifying and drafting talent has not…

Peter Harling

Rumors and Notes II: Canadiens, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens will give Alex Galchenyuk a shot at center, but Todd wouldn't be surprised if he's back on the wing by the end of October. Until Galchenyuk is able to show that he…

Mark Easson

Rumors and Notes: Senators and Maple Leafs

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators assistant GM Pierre Dorion said on TSN 1200 radio yesterday that the Senators won't be buying out Colin Greening's $2.65 million cap hit over the next two seasons. Their second buyout window opens…

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Rumors and Notes: Pens, Sutter, Marner, Orpik and Stars

Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. "The two deals went hand in hand so we could add more depth." Rutherford adds that trade talks started before the draft. Jason Mackey: GM Rutherford: "We're up against the cap. We certainly have…

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Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks

On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…

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