Tag: William Nylander

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and John Tavares ... Bob McKenzie: IF John Tavares gets to free agency, it's believed the Maple Leafs are creating a promotional video for Tavares that could have sales pitches from current Leafs. Chris Nichols…

Mark Easson

Seven NHL Teams With The Cap Space To Make Big Moves This Offseason

During a May 28 press conference prior to the start of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly projected the salary cap for 2018-19 could reach $80 million based solely on league revenue. If the NHL Players…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Kessel, Pacioretty, Plekanec and Nylander

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel ... TSN: Bob McKenzie on TSN's Insider Trading said it's possible that the Penguins trade Phil Kessel this offseason, but there isn't a guarantee that they will. "So they'll listen on Kessel, if…

Mark Easson

Potential Trade Candidates For Each Team Eliminated From 2018 NHL Playoffs

With the 2018 NHL Conference Finals underway, only four teams remain from the 16 that entered this year's playoffs. The 12 eliminated clubs enter the offseason hoping to improve their rosters for next season. As often happens, those teams are…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs … John Tavares and Max Pacioretty

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmonds of the Toronto Sun: believes the best way for new Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a splash is to sign pending UFA John Tavares. He'll likely have to battle former…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Brent Flahr is the Wild's acting GM while owner Craig Leipold interviews GM candidates. Paul Fenton has already been interviewed, and Leipold has likely been waiting for Predators-Jets series to be…

Mark Easson

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

Where Do The Toronto Maple Leafs Go From Here?

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing finish to a franchise-best season (49 wins, 105 points), falling in seven games to the Boston Bruins in the opening round of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. Though the Leafs considerably improved over…

Lyle Richardson

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 – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Nylander, and the Blue Line

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: James van Riemsdyk possibly walked out the Maple Leafs dressing room on Friday for possibly the last time. “Definitely a weird feeling, possibly walking out of here for…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Jets

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: Head coach Todd McLellan will be back next year, but assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Ian Herbers won't. Darren Dreger: Both Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney could be assistant coaches with the Oilers…

Mark Easson