The Toronto Maple Leafs and Matthew Knies camp have held some talks
Nick Alberga: Have heard that the Toronto Maple Leafs and pending RFA Matthew Knies have held some latest contract extension talks. There’s nothing imminent however the sides have talked once more.
The Pittsburgh Penguins make sense for Nils Hoglander
NHL Watcher: Elliotte Friedman on Vancouver Canucks Nils Hoglander commerce rumors: “I believe there are some groups which are very , I believe Pittsburgh can be a kind of groups, he’s signed and Pittsburgh makes plenty of sense, you have a look at the gamers that Pittsburgh is gathering, Hoglander suits it”
The Edmonton Oilers could have to attend till nearer to the commerce deadline to discover a top-four defenseman
Scott Maxwell of Day by day Faceoff: Jason Gregor on Day by day Faceoff Dwell mentioned that everyone is aware of the Edmonton Oilers want to improve their second pair, however it’s a transfer that can probably have to attend till nearer to the March seventh commerce deadline.
Greger wonders if the Buffalo Sabres, in the event that they fall out of the playoff race, will look to maneuver somebody. Although unlikely, is there a deal to be made the Calgary Flames for Rasmus Andersson? Philadelphia Flyers Rasmus Ristolainen has had his identify within the rumor mill however there are decision-making questions there.
The Oilers may additionally have a look at being in some dimension for added depth. Troy Stecher and Travis Dermott are within the No. 5 to 7 vary and each gamers are on the small aspect.
If the Oilers are buying a rental for a top-four defenseman, they could solely wish to hand over a second-round decide or equal. For somebody with time period their 2026 first-round decide (they don’t have a 2025 first) might be in play of defensive prospect Beau Akey.
“They’re all in right here on the subsequent few commerce deadlines, so that you’re giving up first rounders and if meaning you’re giving up even a Beau Akey, you’ve acquired to do this.”
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