Geese discovering out the marketplace for their UFAs
Elliotte Friedman: Anaheim Geese GM Pat Verbeek has informed groups that he’s testing the market of their unrestricted free brokers. That doesn’t imply that he’ll commerce one (or all) can be traded, simply discovering out their worth.
TSN: Pierre LeBrun mentioned that Geese defenseman Josh Manson is anticipated to return to the lineup later this week and groups can be watching.
There haven’t been any contract talks with Manson but as they’re targeted on Hampus Lindholm.
“So it’s led lots of people to marvel, does it imply Josh Manson is unquestionably getting dealt? Nicely, not fairly. Which may be the case however I feel the Geese wish to see how the Lindholm negotiation goes and if that falls via, is there an opportunity to attempt to get Josh Manson signed on the eleventh hour. So it’s extra possible that he will get dealt and he’s acquired a 12-team no-trade record however a whole lot of groups who’ve tried for a pair years to get Josh Manson are hoping that he turns into accessible nearer to March 21.”
The Maple Leafs nonetheless are a match for Marc-Andre Fleury
Sportsnet: Day by day Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli on Monday on Sportsnet 590 on the Toronto Maple Leafs and their goaltending scenario.
“My guess is that if the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to go down that path and actually take a swing at a goaltender, it’s most likely going to be somebody of substance, somebody you’ll be able to really feel assured in and cling your hat on for a playoff run.”
Seravalli on the thought of Chicago Blackhawks Marc-Andre Fleury.
“I don’t assume the Fleury scenario is far-fetched,” Seravalli mentioned, mentioning that if the Leafs and Hawks included a 3rd crew within the commerce, the goalie’s $7 million cap hit may very well be slashed twice and make him extra reasonably priced. “The Chicago Blackhawks are in determined want of a goaltender as nicely. Are you able to flip them again Petr Mrazek? Somebody with time period on his deal. They’re going into full rebuild mode. … In case you’re rebuilding, does it actually matter who’s in web? And if you could find a option to improve your return for Fleury by taking over Mrazek, would that assist? Then that might unencumber the Leafs to be able the place they may enter the summer season with a clean slate, a chance to begin over.”
