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John Tavares delivers an uncomfortable dilemma to the Maple Leafs
John Tavares may have two assists to start the season, but his skating and his shot have declined, and the Toronto Maple Leafs have to take a look at these stats.
John Tavares’ role may be holding the Maple Leafs back
If the Toronto Maple Leafs want to get back to the playoffs, they need to upgrade their second-line centre position, downgrading John Tavares to the third line.
Blockbuster proposal sees the Leafs trade Morgan Rielly and prospects for Elias Pettersson
With the Toronto Maple Leafs needing a center, Elias Pettersson could very well be on their radar with a package that includes none other than Morgan Rielly.
4 Potential Trade Destinations For Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson
The Detroit Red Wings' organizational mess is getting even uglier. After a chaotic summer that included a trade request from their captain Dylan Larkin, the firing of long-time GM Steve Yzerman, and the stripping of the captaincy from Larkin, they're still in the midst of dealing with a huge restricted free agent who remains unsigned. As Simon Edvinsson and the Red Wings remain at odds over a new contract, the RFA has been at home in Sweden. Now, as we shared earlier on Sunday, it's been reported this weekend that Edvinsson would 'prefer' a trade out of Detroit . With that, the rumor mill is churning, and while the Wings claim they don't want to move him, push could come to shove. It's time to take a look at four potential trade destinations for the 6'6" talented blueliner. St. Louis Blues The Blues have been frequently linked to another big unsigned RFA defenseman all offseason, Alexander Nikishin of the Carolina Hurricanes. Nothing has materialized yet on that front, so it's certainly a possibility that the Blues could get in on the Edvinsson bidding as an alternative solution to their blueline needs. Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers are hunting for some blueline help. And William James of Philly Hockey Now has suggested that the team aim high. Like 6-feet, 6-inches high, and try to land the Red Wings' disgruntled D-man. " Simon Edvinsson is everything the Flyers have seemed to covet in a defenseman. He is big, physical, and defensive-first, but can also contribute offensively," writes James. San Jose Sharks With all that young elite firepower up front, how exciting would it be for the Sharks to add the 23-year-old Swede to the mix on the backend? The Sharks spent a lot of cap room bringing in veteran defensemen this past summer, like Darnell Nurse and Jacob Trouba, along with Michael Kesselring. But certainly, Edvinsson fits the timeline of this Sharks team much better for the long run, and somehow swinging a deal to land the top-pairing youngster would vault San Jose into the serious playoff contender category. William Espy of The Hockey News suggests that Sam Dickinson, and at least one other recent first-round pick, from amongst the likes of Filip Bystedt, Quentin Musty, or even Ryan Lin, would have to be included to start to pique Detroit's interest. Toronto Maple Leafs The ink hadn't even dried on Kirill Marchenko's new sign-and-trade extension with the Leafs before word emerged that GM John Chayka wasn't done yet with the overhaul of his roster. The blueline is clearly the next target, and if it's another big swing he's looking for, it doesn't get much bigger than this.
Matthew Knies sticks it to the Leafs one more time after setting Blue Jackets record
The Maple Leafs are still haunted by the Matthew Knies trade especially after he's already etched his name into the record books for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Punishment vs. Standards Is an Old Maple Leafs Question
Punishment vs. Standards Is an Old Maple Leafs Question
Maple Leafs can acquire intriguing power forward off waivers
The Toronto Maple Leafs could get back a little of the physicality lost with Matthew Knies' departure by adding a young, physical forward off waivers.
What Did We Learn From the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Loss to Ottawa?
What Did We Learn From the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 Loss to Ottawa?
Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko are still getting to know each other. But their first goals together hint at something…
Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko are still getting to know each other. But their first goals together hint at something…
Oilers could be the perfect trade partner for the Flyers right now
While this early in the NHL season isn’t known for many trades, this past summer and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ blockbuster acquisition of Kirill Marchenko has thrown that notion completely out. Anything can really happen and we wouldn’t be shocked and the Philadelphia Flyers could get in on the action more than just their minor-league swap of forwards. It was noted last week that the Flyers are reportedly looking for defensive help , keeping an eye out for any defender that could help soli...