The Toronto Maple Leafs are weighing the cost-effectiveness of extensions for Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton
TSN: Darren Dreger said the Toronto Maple Leafs have some decisions to make with incoming UFA forwards Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton. They have a plan and will stick to it, and it’s more about the cost-effectiveness of a contract extension than chasing the playoffs.
“What’s going to be notable and interesting, given that we still have some time, is what if Toronto closes the gap and they have to call on these pending unrestricted free agents. They can’t let them walk in free agency, so it could be interesting in the coming days.”
The Colorado Avalanche now have a little more room to go after a bigger forward
TSN: The Colorado Avalanche gained some cap room by shipping Samuel Girard to the Pittsburgh Penguins and acquiring Brett Kulak. They could use some of that space for a forward, perhaps a centreman if they can, according to Chris Johnston.
NHL Trade: Penguins trade Brett Kulak to Colorado for Samuel Girard
“So we can pair them with all the big names on the Trade Bait list. Nazem Kadri, who obviously had a stint with the Avalanche, but others as well, as the Avalanche are all focused on winning a Stanley Cup this season.”
St. Louis Blues Robert Thomas isn’t thinking about his no-trade clause
Lou Korac of The Hockey News: With the St. Louis Blues at the bottom of the standings, and teams calling the Blues to see who is available. Teams are asking for Robert Thomas, who has a full no-trade clause and five years left on his contract with a cap hit of $8.125 million. When asked about his no-trade clause.
“I don’t want to talk about it too much right now. We’ll talk about it later,” Thomas said. “I have one. That’s about where we are right now.”
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