Toronto, St. Louis, and Brayden Schenn?
Joshua Kloke and Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: The Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues might be unlikely commerce companions between now and subsequent Friday. Brayden Schenn might be a participant that will get moved out of St. Louis. Doug Armstrong’s cellphone has doubtless been ringing and Toronto might at all times use a middle like Schenn.
Anyway, a third-line middle looks like a quest for Toronto. Wage retention will play a task and Toronto doesn’t have a whole lot of ready-to-play expertise within the age 22 to 26 vary. A goalie or ahead prospect stays a chance as St. Louis doesn’t have a lot after Joel Hofer within the pipeline.
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On paper, this ranks as a very good match. The query is what does Armstrong wish to do going into 2025-26? We are going to discover out within the subsequent week.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The asking value is excessive for Brayden Schenn. Consider the Toronto Maple Leafs are among the many groups kicking tires on the concept.
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: If the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to land a big participant, they’ll have to surrender not less than one in all Easton Cowan, Ben Danford, Fraser Minten and their 2026 first-rounder.
What Do The New York Islanders Do Subsequent?
Arthur Staple of The Athletic: The New York Islanders face the truth their season is principally over. Lou Lamoriello watched the New York Rangers convert just a few high quality possibilities right into a 5-1 win. Now, the Islanders are six factors from the Japanese Convention basement. The loss positioned them seven factors out of a playoff spot at press time.
Anyhow, the important thing domino for Lamoriello will likely be Brock Nelson. Does Lamoriello transfer Nelson sooner reasonably than later to set in the marketplace so he can store for a youthful Middle? Does the Islanders’ boss wait or does he not commerce Nelson in any respect? The final choice feels increasingly unlikely. Nelson heading elsewhere rings virtually inevitable now.
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On paper, the Islanders have loads of over-30 veterans to ponder buying and selling. Scott Mayfield, Ryan Pulock, and Adam Pelech for starters. Add within the ahead corps of Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, and extra. Even a Tony DeAngelo might entice one thing maybe.
Well being and a .500 report dictate a promote and now, all of us wait.
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