Potential commerce choices for the Colorado Avalanche
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Colorado Avalanche have over $7 million in projected wage cap area to work with in the event that they received’t. They might look so as to add a ahead or two.
Three potential choices
Brock Nelson – New York Islanders – The 33-year-old is a pending UFA with a $6 million wage cap hit.
Nick Robertson – Toronto Maple Leafs – Has been a wholesome scratch at time this season and solely carries a $875,000 cap hit. Avs may supply up draft picks and/or prospects.
Michael Carcone – Utah Hockey Membership – The 28-year-old is coming off a 21 purpose season final 12 months however has solely seen restricted motion this 12 months. A pending UFA with a $775,000 cap hit.
The Avs may be out there for a third-pairing defenseman.
It might be time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to maneuver on from Nick Robertson, could also be just a few others as nicely
Adam Porteau of The Hockey News: Toronto Maple Leafs ahead Nick Robertson scored 5 objectives in the course of the preseason, however is goalless in the course of the common season.
He requested a commerce within the offseason, and has been a wholesome scratch at instances up to now. Forwards Calle Jarnkrok and Connor Dewar are getting nearer to returning to the lineup, so Robertson’s days could possibly be numbered.
There doesn’t seem like a slot in Toronto, and if they’ll get a few mid-round draft picks and/or an honest prospect, they need to transfer on from him.
The Maple Leafs have about $3 million in cap area and can want $3.28 million when Jarnkrok and Dewar are able to be activated from the LTIR. Robertson carries an $875,000 cap hit.
The Colorado Avalanche or New York Islanders could possibly be two groups that may some curiosity in Robertson.
The Fourth Period: The Toronto Maple Leafs might want to create just a little little bit of wage cap area then defenseman Jani Hakanpaa and Connor Dewar are able to return to the lineup.
Defensemen Conor Timmins and Matt Benning could possibly be traded or placed on waivers to be despatched to the AHL.
Ahead Calle Jarnkrok is on the LTIR has had some commerce curiosity, and Nick Robertson is one other commerce candidate if GM Brad Treliving will get his value.
