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
Maple Leafs Sign Borya Valis To Entry-Level Deal
March 1st is an important day on the NHL calendar as it’s the first day that players can sign future contracts that begin the following season. The Maple Leafs have wasted little time getting one of those done as they’ve signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level deal as announced by his agent Dan Milstein (Twitter link). The team subsequently confirmed the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Borya Valis To Entry-Level Deal
Contract For Knies Likely To Come In The Summer, Toronto Showing Interest In Jake Evans
While the Maple Leafs have two prominent pending unrestricted free agents in Mitch Marner and John Tavares, they also have a notable pending restricted free agent in winger Matthew Knies. At times, it’s believed the two sides have talked about an extension but the 22-year-old told Daily Faceoff’s Jonny Lazarus that he expects a new deal will be worked out in the offseason. … [Read more...] about Contract For Knies Likely To Come In The Summer, Toronto Showing Interest In Jake Evans