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In today’s edition we have some free agency targets for the Maple Leafs, the latest Oilers & Canucks News & Rumors, the Bruins Top-10 prospects, the Jets & Kings solving their problems with Dubois and more.
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Maple Leafs: 3 Strong Depth Options to Target in Free Agency
There was bound to be changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the offseason. While they won a playoff round, a disappointing effort in the second round showed that there’s still a long way to go with this team.Â
Especially with news that Justin Holl, Alexander Kerfoot and Michael Bunting won’t be returning, that frees up a lot of space for the Maple Leafs to pursue some quality depth options in free agency. There is also the option of going for a high-profile name or two to address a top-six forward or top-four defenseman.Â
New general manager Brad Treliving has a lot of work to do. He could go for a big name, but there are still serviceable players that can move up and down the lineup and provide a strong presence as key depth pieces in the middle part of the lineup. Here are three strong candidates that can fill out those roles.
Oilers News & Rumors: Kassian, Brown, Yamamoto, Foegele, Ceci
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, two former Oilers are leaving their respective teams. Is there any chance that either Zack Kassian or Milan Lucic make a return to Edmonton? Meanwhile, the Oilers seem to be the favorite to land pending UFA forward Connor Brown. Did he hint that Edmonton was his likely destination of choice too? The Oilers apparently have a trade in their back pocket for Kailer Yamamoto, Warren Foegele might be a player the team considers moving and Cody Ceci could be dealt, but only under one circumstance.
NHL News & Rumors - Hellebuyck & the Devils, Dubois, Lindholm, Coyotes & More
Boston Bruins Top 10 Prospects for 2023 Offseason
It’s been said before and it’ll be said again, the Boston Bruins don’t have one of the top prospect pools in the NHL. They rank near the bottom, some of which can be traced back to trading away their first-round picks at various trade deadlines under general manager (GM) Don Sweeney. The cupboard is not bare, however, it could be considered a top-heavy pool.
What does that pool look like? With the 2022-23 NHL season over, let’s take a look at who the Bruins’ top 10 prospects are ahead of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft on June 28 and 29 in Nashville.
Canucks News & Rumors: Hoglander, Lucic, Soucy & More
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Nils Hoglander emerges as one of the team’s top trade pieces. Additionally, the Canucks are interested in pending free agents Milan Lucic and Carson Soucy. Also, an update on Ethan Bear’s contract talks.
Jets & Kings Could Fix Many of Their Problems With a Dubois Deal
A Pierre-Luc Dubois trade between the Winnipeg Jets and Los Angeles Kings has the potential to benefit both teams a lot.
More THW stuff from around the NHL:
Atlantic Division - 1 Free-Agent Signing Prediction for Each Atlantic Team
San Jose Sharks - Sharks Should Avoid Taking Big Risks in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft
Seattle Kraken - 2023 Mock Draft
NHL Iron Man - Phil Kessel’s Iron Man Streak Didn’t Come Easily
New York Islanders - Prioritize Extending Ilya Sorokin This Offseason
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