Why Pierre-Luc Dubois Is Not Getting Traded to the Leafs
Also, the Kings Must Trade Up to Draft Konsta Helenius
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Kings Must Trade Up to Draft Konsta Helenius
June 3, 2024 by Michael Ostrower
The Los Angeles Kings have found themselves in possession of a first-round pick for the first time since the 2021 Draft when they took Brandt Clarke. Under current management, the franchise has seen an influx of youth talent, but not many of their former top prospects have found success in the NHL. With the core aging and a dwindling prospect pool, the team can fix both of these issues by trading up in the draft to select Finnish star, Konsta Helenius.
2 Players Maple Leafs Need to Avoid Trading For This Offseason
June 3, 2024 by Jesse Courville-Lynch
The Toronto Maple Leafs were unfortunately eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Boston Bruins in seven games, and will spend the offseason trying to improve their roster and have a better result next season. It is expected that they will continue to make some changes that will alter the outlook of their roster heading into the 2024-25 campaign. While rumours have been flying for a while that Mitch Marner could be someone they opt to part with in hopes of changing the landscape of their lineup, it’s uncertain what the team’s plans are.
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5 Teams Who Could Look to Trade for Markstrom
May 30, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames have made a ton of trades over the past calendar year, and they don’t appear to be done just yet. The relationship between the organization and goaltender Jacob Markstrom seemed to sour late in the 2023-24 season, leading many to believe he will be moved this offseason.