It turns out all of the trades of the day weren’t in after all. The Maple Leafs have made a move to add a bit more forward depth, acquiring forward Reese Johnson from the Wild in exchange for future considerations. Both teams have confirmed the swap. The 26-year-old has spent the majority of the season in the minors with AHL Iowa, collecting four goals and nine assists in 49 … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Reese Johnson
Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton From Flyers
3:06 p.m.: The Flyers announced they’ve officially sent Laughton to Toronto, confirming the trade as reported below. The picks heading from Philly to the Leafs are a 2025 fourth-rounder and a 2027 sixth-rounder. 11:47 a.m.: The Maple Leafs are nearing a deal to acquire center Scott Laughton from the Flyers, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports. The deal involves a number … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Acquire Scott Laughton From Flyers
Canadiens Unlikely To Move Both Joel Armia, David Savard
The Canadiens are receiving high interest in pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. With a playoff spot still in reach, though, they’re not likely to sell both players off before this afternoon’s deadline, Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic writes. That’s disappointing news for parties like the Jets, who David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports have a desire to acquire … [Read more...] about Canadiens Unlikely To Move Both Joel Armia, David Savard
Trade Deadline Notes: Marchand, Leafs, Nelson, Devils
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