Will Utah have a look at Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren?
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Solar: Must assume the Utah Hockey Membership may have a look at Toronto Maple Leafs right-handed defenseman Timothy Liljegren after they misplaced righties Sean Durzi and John Marino.
Liljegren has been wholesome scratched by the Leafs and carries a $3 million cap hit via subsequent season.
Jani Hakanpaa carries a $1.47 million cap hit and is eligible to come back off the LTIR on November 2nd.
Liljegren seemingly wouldn’t thoughts a change of surroundings.
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Utah has checked out Blue Jackets Ivan Provorov
TSN: The Utah Hockey Membership desires to be extra aggressive this yr and shedding Sean Durzi and John Marino is huge blow. Pierre LeBrun has been instructed that for now they may attempt to fill the opening from inside but when they’re shedding, GM Invoice Armstrong could need to search for exterior assist. Armstrong is already calling groups to see who may finally be out there.
“One of many gamers I’m instructed he’s checked on is Ivan Provorov, the pending UFA defenceman from the Columbus Blue Jackets and Provorov goes to be in excessive demand nearer to March 7’s commerce deadline. My sense is that the Blue Jackets is probably not prepared at this level to deal him. They wish to depart this roster alone for now, let this group have an opportunity, allow them to combat it out this yr, and I don’t assume they wish to take away from the roster too early within the season.”
LeBrun thinks that Utah shall be searching for leases. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren has time period left on his deal and that will not curiosity Utah.
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Roster choices for the Maple Leafs when two forwards are wholesome
Adam Proteau of The Hockey Information: The Toronto Maple Leafs may have some roster choices to make when Calle Jarnkrok and Connor Dewar are able to return from damage (no timetable on when that shall be). They Leafs might want to make some cap house – commerce or waivers – once they’re able to return.
Ryan Reaves would seemingly make it via waivers. David Kampf and his $2.4 million cap hit may very well be a commerce candidate. Perhaps they may get a draft choose or first rate prospect for Kampf.
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