The Toronto Maple Leafs want some depth at middle
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are missing depth at middle and it could be one factor that GM Brad Treliving wants to deal with earlier than the commerce deadline. Manufacturing on the third-line middle slot hasn’t been there.
The Washington Capitals purchase Lars Eller from the Pittsburgh Penguins lately, taking up ‘middle-six’ middle possibility off the market.
Different rental choices may embody Brock Nelson (Islanders) and Mikael Granlund (Sharks) after which right down to Frank Vatrano (Geese), Nick Bjugstad (Utah) or Jake Evans (Canadiens).
The Leafs might want to discover a third-line middle externally.
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The Boston Bruins will give Joe Sacco an actual shot behind the bench
TSN: Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery had been within the last yr of his contract. He received the Jack Adams Award two years in the past and had a .715 factors share as head coach of the Bruins earlier than he was let go yesterday.
Pierre LeBrun believes the Bruins will give interim coach Joe Sacco an actual shot. They received’t start a training search or attain out to any potential candidates.
GM Don Sweeney admitted in early November that lots of gamers have been having sluggish begins to the season and that he’s the one who put this roster collectively.
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28 groups had inquired about Martin Necas
TSN: Carolina Hurricanes’ present GM Eric Tulsky stated that that they had critical commerce talks with groups about Martin Necas after he requested for a commerce and earlier than he signed an extension.
Pierre LeBrun stated that the Hurricanes talked to twenty-eight groups about Necas. The Winnipeg Jets tried arduous to amass him. Former Hurricanes GM Don Waddell tried to deliver him to Columbus. The Montreal Canadiens tried a number of occasions.
Necas has one yr left on his extension and the Hurricanes will cope with his contract scenario later.
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