Tag: Mitch Marner

NHL Rumors: Kupari, Senators, Maple Leafs and Stars

On 2018 Draft prospect Rasmus Kupari ... Igor Eronko: Potential 2018 first-round draft pick Rasmus Kupari has said that he'll play in Finland for another two years as he believes it's better for his development. On the Ottawa Senators ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Oilers, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Josh Rimer: Signs are pointing towards Rod Brind'Amour as being the Hurricanes next head coach. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Aivis Kalnins: Salavat traded the rights to forward Anton Slepyshev to CSKA Moscow. Slepyshev is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dubas, Hunter, Matthews, Nylander, Tavares, Tanev and Bozak

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the free agent center market pretty thin after John Tavares, so the Maple Leafs could consider bringing Tyler Bozak back. Last offseason the Leafs asked Joe Thornton if…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dubas, Matthews, Marner, Bozak and Gardiner

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on the Maple Leafs front office: “Either 1 of 2 things is going to happen, either Kyle Dubas will be named GM or Lou will be back for a defined period of…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Matthews, Pending UFAs and RFA and Offseason Needs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Sean Fitz-Gerald: Nick Kypreos on Auston Matthews: "Towards the end, Babcock lost Matthews. I don't know what happened, but he lost him. And there was no trust anymore. And then, Matthews can't start a hockey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canucks and Hurricanes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Michael Traikos of the National Post: A year ago you may move used William Nylander as a potential contract comparable for Mitch Marner, but this year Auston Matthews may be a better comparable. Entering Wednesday's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk – Contract Comparables and Potential Landing Spots

On Toronto Maple Leafs pending free agent James van Riemsdyk ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The 28-yeard old James van Riemsdyk is now up to 33 goals on the season. JvR is now the leading goal scorer among pending…

Mark Easson

Possible Carolina Hurricanes Trade Options For This Offseason

The Carolina Hurricanes' recent decision to replace Ron Francis as general manager has generated ongoing speculation over his potential successor. Whoever gets the job will be expected to shake up a roster that's on the brink of missing the playoffs for…

Lyle Richardson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference

The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs: Leivo, Soshnikov, van Riemsdyk and Other Pending UFAs

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Forward Josh Leivo loves being a Maple Leaf, but he wants to play. He hasn't been in the lineup since New Year Eve, and it was reported on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Capitals

On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Wondering if the Rangers look to trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who would be interested? The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a good veteran defenseman. The 28-year old McDonagh…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Leafs, Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres, Stars and Oilers

On the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers appear to be a bubble team this year, and if they remain that way up to the trade deadline,…

Mark Easson