The Trade Deadline is mere hours away, and despite a quiet build up, multiple major headlines have started to boil to the surface – all captured by TSN’s latest Insider Trading. The deadline could be headlined by the Boston Bruins parting ways with team captain Brad Marchand, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic during the Insider Trading segment. A Marchand trade would be … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Notes: Marchand, Leafs, Nelson, Devils
Maple Leafs Place Ryan Reaves On Waivers
F Ryan Reaves (Maple Leafs) – In a clear move to cut cap space from the active roster, Toronto has placed Reaves and his $1.35MM salary on waivers. It could be time for a change of scenery from the longtime enforcer, but there’s little expectation a team will want him on their roster at that price point. Although he’s paid for having hard hands rather than soft ones, Reaves has … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Place Ryan Reaves On Waivers
Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings “Very Interested” In Mikko Rantanen
The Maple Leafs, Stars, and Kings are three teams expressing high levels of interest in star right-winger Mikko Rantanen, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman writes. After reports first surfaced last month that the Hurricanes could flip Rantanen after acquiring him from the Avalanche in a January blockbuster if extension talks weren’t productive, Carolina has “opened the door” on … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs, Stars, Kings “Very Interested” In Mikko Rantanen
Maple Leafs Recall Dakota Mermis, Likely To Activate Calle Järnkrok
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman Dakota Mermis from AHL Toronto. Fellow D-man Marshall Rifai is headed back to the minors in a corresponding move, and PuckPedia reports forward Alex Steeves was also returned to the AHL yesterday. The moves leave them with an open roster spot and just enough cap space to activate forward Calle Järnkrok from long-term injured … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Dakota Mermis, Likely To Activate Calle Järnkrok
Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Connor Dewar, Place Chris Tanev On IR
According to a team announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated forward Connor Dewar from the injured reserve and have placed defenseman Chris Tanev on it. Tanev’s placement is retroactive to February 25th, meaning Toronto needs to wait a few more days before activating him. Dewar, the second-year Maple Leaf, has spent much of the year on the team’s injured reserve. He … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Activate Connor Dewar, Place Chris Tanev On IR