Will Utah have a look at Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren?
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Must suppose the Utah Hockey Membership may have a look at Toronto Maple Leafs right-handed defenseman Timothy Liljegren after they misplaced righties Sean Durzi and John Marino.
Liljegren has been wholesome scratched by the Leafs and carries a $3 million cap hit via subsequent season.
Jani Hakanpaa carries a $1.47 million cap hit and is eligible to come back off the LTIR on November 2nd.
Liljegren possible wouldn’t thoughts a change of surroundings.
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Utah has checked out Blue Jackets Ivan Provorov
TSN: The Utah Hockey Membership desires to be extra aggressive this yr and dropping Sean Durzi and John Marino is huge blow. Pierre LeBrun has been instructed that for now they’ll attempt to fill the outlet from inside but when they’re dropping, GM Invoice Armstrong might must search for outdoors assist. Armstrong is already calling groups to see who may finally be out there.
“One of many gamers I’m instructed he’s checked on is Ivan Provorov, the pending UFA defenceman from the Columbus Blue Jackets and Provorov goes to be in excessive demand nearer to March 7’s commerce deadline. My sense is that the Blue Jackets might not be prepared at this level to deal him. They wish to go away this roster alone for now, let this crew have an opportunity, allow them to struggle it out this yr, and I don’t suppose they wish to take away from the roster too early within the season.”
LeBrun thinks that Utah will probably be in search of leases. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren has time period left on his deal and that won’t curiosity Utah.
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Roster selections for the Maple Leafs when two forwards are wholesome
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Toronto Maple Leafs may have some roster selections to make when Calle Jarnkrok and Connor Dewar are able to return from harm (no timetable on when that will probably be). They Leafs might want to make some cap area – commerce or waivers – once they’re able to return.
Ryan Reaves would possible make it via waivers. David Kampf and his $2.4 million cap hit might be a commerce candidate. Perhaps they might get a draft choose or respectable prospect for Kampf.
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