Latest Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors
TSN 1050: Bob McKenzie was on the radio and he feels the Toronto Maple Leafs will keep James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak. McKenzie stats the Leafs would get draft picks and prospects for the players which the Leafs do not need. They need that stud defenceman which they likely can’t find as Drew Doughty and Erik Karlsson are not available.
Ottawa shopping goalie Andrew Hammond
The Athletic: Pierre LeBrun reports Senators GM Pierre Dorion was scouting the Vegas Golden Knights during their recent games against the New York Rangers and New York Islanders. LeBrun believes Dorion offered up goaltender Andrew Hammond to the Golden Knights, whose goaltending depth has been hollowed out by injuries. The Knights, however, probably took a pass for now.
Will the Vancouver Canucks trade Erik Gudbranson?
The Province: Jason Botchford is reporting that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who’s in a contract year and hasn’t delivered as expected. He notes Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon expressed interest in bringing back Gudbranson in September but thinks the blueliner’s struggles could affect his value. Botchford also notes Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic is in coach Bob Boughner’s doghouse and wonders if he could be a fit with the Canucks.
