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 slightly elevate from his $6.125 million. It could take a three-year, $7 million per supply.
The Maple Leafs could also be higher off not overpaying this offseason without spending a dime brokers and avoid wasting area for subsequent summer time. They could must get inventive on the commerce market. The cap area you save on not re-signing Mitch Marner, they’ll 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 shall be loads of commerce curiosity in Andersson if the Flames really feel they’ll’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 is perhaps excited by 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 precise facet with Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo. Would the Flames be excited by Morgan Rielly, and would he waive his NMC? They don’t have first-round picks, they usually’re skinny on prospects. They’d need to preserve Easton Cowan.
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Dallas Stars – The Flames is perhaps excited by pending RFA ahead Mavrik Bourque.
Montreal Canadiens – The Canadiens most important goal is a second-line middle, however they might use an improve on the precise facet of their blue line. They’re loaded with picks and prospects.
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