A little early for Steven Stamkos trade speculation
TSN: Trade speculation surrounding Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos is a bit premature at this point, according to Pierre LeBrun.
“There have been no conversations between the Nashville Predators and any other team about Steven Stamkos so far this year, nor have there, I’m told, even been conversations between GM Barry Trotz and Steven Stamkos, which should happen because Stamkos has a full no-move clause.”
That said, if the Predators aren’t there leading up to the deadline, the forward, who has two years left on his contract with a cap hit of $8 million, could be called upon. Stamkos loves living in Nashville, but has not yet succeeded in hockey. If something were to happen, there would be a short list of teams he would consider.
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Toronto Maple Leafs management likes the forward depth, but the coaches, not so much
TSN: Chris Johnston notes that the Toronto Maple Leafs have too many forwards. Easton Cowen was sent to the AHL as he does not require waivers. David Kampf is away from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and is considering his future. A resolution on that front could come as soon as this weekend.
“But I will say this. What strikes me is that this is not just an issue, maybe for the coaching staff, some tough decisions, some of those players, but from a management perspective they are quite comfortable with the depth.”
David Kampf has been suspended without pay, according to league sources #LeafsForever for leaving their AHL team, which is why the Leafs are currently not paying the $1.25 million buried Cap Charge for him while he was in the minors.
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TSN: The coaches may want to cut the extra bodies, but Toronto Maple Leafs GM likes the forward depth, according to Darren Dreger.
“Brad Treliving reminds that at various points in the regular season, especially towards the end and going into the playoffs, depth is a luxury. You need depth players. But the depth of the Toronto maple leavesThe fact that they don’t have numbers on their side is exactly why they are rookies Easton Cowan is with the Toronto Marlies.
They’re trying to find a team for David Kampf, and Treliving doesn’t want to give up any players or assets just to move him. The Leafs are only offered bad contracts in return.
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