In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll look at a really off-the-wall rumor of a Zdeno Chara connection to the Maple Leafs. I’ll also take a look at what seems like an almost-forgotten spring signee in Alexander Barabanov. Related: Maple Leafs Become Chapter in Vesey’s Puzzling Career Finally, I’ll speculate a
Alexander Barabanov
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is some thought that the Carolina Hurricanes might have interest in Robin Lehner, the Washington Capitals might be willing to walk away from Braden Holtby and the Chicago Blackhawks willing to trade Dylan Strome. The Toronto Maple Leafs get their guy and the Boston Bruins could be losing one
With the NHL season on hold, obviously there isn’t a single frozen drop of on-ice news to report. Still, for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is actual news emerging from the organization. Having time off in the “middle of a season” presents a unique opportunity for the team’s leadership to look back and
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Don’t believe the Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien would get so far as a settlement/contract termination. The Jets wouldn’t want to lose him for nothing in free agency. The San Jose Sharks don’t have the depth that once had. They brought back Patrick Marleau but they may
Boyle could find a new home soon TSN: Free agent Brian Boyle could be signed to a contract soon according to Bob McKenzie as he’s getting significant interest. There are still some veteran out there looking for a landing spot. “Another veteran who is technically unemployed is 34-year-old centre Brian Boyle. How long that remains the