Brad Marchand is unlikely to put on the blue and white, and the Toronto Maple Leafs shouldn’t overpay this offseason
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: (mailbag) Brad Marchand signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason looks like an extended shot. He would match properly on the left facet of their second line. The 37-year-old is believed to be searching for some time period and a bit of elevate from his $6.125 million. It might take a three-year, $7 million per provide.
The Maple Leafs could also be higher off not overpaying this offseason without spending a dime brokers and avoid wasting house for subsequent summer time. They might must get artistic on the commerce market. The cap house you save on not re-signing Mitch Marner, they will spend on two or three forwards.
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5 potential locations for a Rasmus Andersson commerce
Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet: Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has a yr left at a $4.55 million cap hit and is eligible for an extension on July 1st. There will probably be loads of commerce curiosity in Andersson if the Flames really feel they will’t prolong him.
He’s a right-handed defenseman who can play on the highest pair or anchor a second pairing. He’s had 49 and 50-point seasons. Andersson has a six-team no-trade clause.
Groups that could be all in favour of Andersson.
Buffalo Sabres – Loaded on the left facet with Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Energy and Bowen Byram. Bryam performed AAA in Alberta and matches a necessity for the Flames.
Carolina Hurricanes – The Hurricanes might use extra scoring assist at ahead, however including a puck-moving defenseman would assist the offense. Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov are pending UFAs. They’ve the picks and prospects to make a deal.
Toronto Maple Leafs – GM Brad Treliving drafted Andersson in 2015. Would load the Leafs up on the best facet with Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo. Would the Flames be all in favour of Morgan Rielly, and would he waive his NMC? They don’t have first-round picks, and so they’re skinny on prospects. They’d wish to preserve Easton Cowan.
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Dallas Stars – The Flames could be all in favour of pending RFA ahead Mavrik Bourque.
Montreal Canadiens – The Canadiens principal goal is a second-line middle, however they might use an improve on the best facet of their blue line. They’re loaded with picks and prospects.
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