Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka provides an update on some things
David Alter: Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said in media scrum today that as of where things currently stand, he doesn’t anticipate Morgan Rielly to be traded.
They’ve made a decision on who they will take at No. 1 and it was a unanimous decision.
There is no update on where things sit with Matthew Knies.
Chayka added that Auston Matthew injury recover is ‘positive,’ that defenseman Chris Tanev is healthy and skating, and goaltender Anthony Stolarz is fully healthy.
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Jordan Binnington unlikely to land in Florida, as their goalie search continues
David Dwork: The Florida Panthers have been linked to some goaltenders, but hearing that a Jordan Binnington trade is unlikely. They’ll continue to monitor the goalie market before and after the draft.
No heavy contract talks between the Minnesota Wild and Quinn Hughes yet
Michael Russo: Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin said that he hasn’t gotten into heavy contract talks with Pat Brisson about a contract extension with Quinn Hughes yet. Guerin said that he met with Hughes in New Jersey and left the meeting hearing what he needed to.
Columbus Blue Jackets GM on their offseason plans
Jeff Svoboda: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell on their offseason plan heading into the draft: “We’re still trying to make some deals to make our team better, and that may include the draft pick that we have at 14. Our goal hasn’t changed from the season’s end. We know we want to try to be better.”
Jeff Svoboda: Waddell is looking to add to their forward group: “”We have a lot of balls in the air right now trying to upgrade our forward group. You never know until a deal is done, but we’re hoping we can make some moves that strengthen our offensive abilities.”
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Aaron Portzline: Waddell said that there is no chance he’s looking to offer sheet some at over the $11.9 million that would cost them four first-round picks.
After they sign some of their own RFAs and a UFA or two, it will put them around $100 million. The salary cap hit $104 million.
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