{"id":120633,"date":"2021-11-03T08:30:11","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T12:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=120633"},"modified":"2021-11-02T20:35:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T00:35:53","slug":"nhl-rumours-maple-leafs-flames-hurricanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/11\/03\/nhl-rumours-maple-leafs-flames-hurricanes\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re in the middle of the work week and we have another edition of our NHL Rumours. Teams are trying to make moves to add impact their roster. However, they&#8217;re already thinking about the future and how to effectively use their salary cap space. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes.<\/p>\n<p>All rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<h2>NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n<h3>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period took a look at what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/c\/campbja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Campbell<\/a>&#8216;s next contract could look like. Both sides will wait until after the season to hammer out a deal.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/video\/embed\/david-pagnotta-joins-nhl-tonight\/t-277350912\/c-9327827?q=pagnotta?autostart=false\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> The recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/riellmo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Morgan Rielly<\/a> extension has to Leafs <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2021\/10\/29\/morgan-rielly-signed-eight-year-extension\/\" target=\"_self\">committed to paying five players<\/a> a good chunk of the salary cap. Campbell is in the last year of a two-year, $3.3 million contract from when he was traded from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/kings\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Kings<\/a>. The Leafs also have to worry about bringing back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/sandira01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rasmus Sandin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mikheil01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ilya Mikheyev<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/spezzja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Spezza<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kaseon01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ondrej Kase<\/a> due to their respective deals ending.<\/p>\n<p>Pagnotta stated that the Leafs and Campbell did have talks, but decided to put them on the back-burner. Campbell could be in line for a raise if he continues to play well for Toronto. Both camps are comfortable with letting the season play out and Campbell could get $5 million with his continued good play.<\/p>\n<p>The cap will likely go up to $82.5 million this coming off-season. However, general manager Kyle Dubas is likely going to have to get creative if he wants to keep Toronto in the fight for the Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n<h3>Calgary Flames<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: The Athletic&#8217;s Hailey Salvian discussed what a deal between the Flames and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/sabres\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Sabres<\/a> could look like for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/e\/eicheja01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Eichel<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0not really a question of if\u00a0they\u2019re interested in Jack Eichel. It\u2019s more about, do the Flames have what it takes to get this done?\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hailey_salvian?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@hailey_salvian<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8z936AFE0p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/8z936AFE0p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; John Vogl (@BuffaloVogl) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuffaloVogl\/status\/1455216589666603011?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 1, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> Many thought a deal for Eichel was done over the weekend. However, things are at a standstill right now. Darren Dreger of TSN said that Calgary is &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHL_Watcher\/status\/1455291921467727872\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kicking the tires<\/a>&#8221; in regards to Eichel.<\/p>\n<p>Salvian got a mailbag question on what she would give up to make the Eichel trade happen. The Flames do have to try to re-sign <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/t\/tkachma01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthew Tkachuk<\/a> and decide the fate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaudrjo01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Johnny Gaudreau<\/a>. Tkachuk and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mangian01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew Mangiapane<\/a> are the only &#8220;untouchables&#8221; to her. Players like Gaudreau, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hanifno01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Noah Hanifin<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/a\/anderra01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rasmus Andersson<\/a> are likely too old for Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>A hypothetical deal involved Matthew Coronato, Connor Zary, Jakob Pelletier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dubedi01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dillon Dube<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/v\/valimju01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juuso Valimaki<\/a>, and future first-round draft selections. Buffalo is adamant about not retaining any of Eichel&#8217;s salary but would entertain taking on a contract. This puts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/monahse01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Monahan<\/a> in play, who has $6.375 million for a cap hit. However, he does have a modified no-trade clause.<\/p>\n<p>Monahan, Zary, Pelletier, and a 2022 first-round pick would be her ideal trade to get the former Buffalo captain.<\/p>\n<h3>Carolina Hurricanes<\/h3>\n<p><em>Rumour: Sara Civian on The Athletic delved into possible contract scenarios for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kotkaje01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jesperi Kotkaniemi<\/a> this off-season.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/SaraCivian\/status\/1453887053842685954<\/p>\n<p><em>Analysis:<\/em> The Finn was scooped up by the Canes from the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/canadiens\/\" target=\"_self\">Montreal Canadiens<\/a> via offer sheet. He&#8217;s only scored twice in eight games this season, but both sides have some possible scenarios. Kotkaniemi can reach an extension for any dollar amount before July 13&#8217;s free-agent period. However, they would have to wait for Jan. 1 to sign the deal, but a tentative deal can be reached. This deal can be for any dollar amount or term.<\/p>\n<p>Carolina can give him a qualifying offer of $6.1 that he can sign or he can go to arbitration with. The $6.1 million salary is what he signed during this year&#8217;s free-agent period. Hurricanes management can also elect to go to arbitration, which would be independent of the qualifying offer.<\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes would love to get some more goals from their big acquisition. This makes his contract number unknown, but things will get clearer as the season goes along.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"MGYpWGy0Szx7kJmDNUkVOw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1236129546\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MGYpWGy0Szx7kJmDNUkVOw',sig:'LiWoTL5HaYBur1pWH7UEhNH7EAfJNPM3fbr9ZYnAX1M=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1236129546',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re in the middle of the work week and we have another edition of our NHL Rumours. Teams are trying to make moves to add impact their roster. However, they&#8217;re already thinking about the future and how to effectively use their salary cap space. Today&#8217;s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2352,"featured_media":120647,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4321,22,10,4547,4548,18],"tags":[3576,6542,6689,2923,213,2712,6564,1349],"class_list":["post-120633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rumours","category-flames","category-hurricanes","category-hockey","category-nhl","category-leafs","tag-andrew-mangiapane","tag-flames-featured","tag-hurricanes-featured","tag-jack-campbell","tag-jack-eichel","tag-jesperi-kotkaniemi","tag-leafs-featured","tag-sean-monahan"],"modified_by":"Noah Foster, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2352"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/120647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}