{"id":40956,"date":"2019-02-03T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2019-02-03T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=40956"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:16:25","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T20:16:25","slug":"nhl-trade-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-chicago-blackhawks-ottawa-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2019\/02\/03\/nhl-trade-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-chicago-blackhawks-ottawa-senators\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Trade Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Ottawa Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s our Super Sunday bath of NHL trade rumours. We take a look at the potential signings and trades as we near the NHL trade deadline. Today we break down news surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, Ottawa Senators<\/a> and Chicago Blackhawks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We take all NHL trade rumours from the original source and they are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Trade Rumours<\/h1>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h2>\n

Rumour: Contract talks between the Leafs and star forward Auston Matthews<\/a> have intensified. These negotiations were talked about during the Headlines segment on Hockey Night in Canada<\/a>. Matthews is eligible to sign an eight-year deal, but both sides will settle for a five or six-year contract.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sportsnet\u2019s Chris Johnston says on a five-year deal Matthews\u2019 cap hit would fall somewhere in the $11-million range, while on a six-year term that number could creep closer to $12 million annually.<\/p>\n

Analysis: Toronto would then try to get a deal for Mitch Marner<\/a>.<\/strong> He becomes a restricted free agent on July 1 and his representatives won\u2019t talk about a new contract until after the season.<\/p>\n

Marner will likely want a deal near Matthews and that could cause a headache for Toronto. The Leafs want to make both of their star forwards happy but want to have money left over for the rest of their emerging squad.<\/p>\n

Chicago Blackhawks<\/h2>\n

Rumour: The same segment said that the Blackhawks asked Brent Seabrook<\/a> <\/strong>to waive his no-trade clause. However, he refused much like teammate<\/a> Duncan Keith<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

David Pagnotta said that general manager Stan Bowman is now weighing his options. Brandon Saad<\/a>, Marcus Kruger<\/a> <\/strong>and Artem Anisimov<\/a> <\/strong>are players he\u2019d like to move.<\/p>\n

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So Chicago asks Seabrook to waive NMC, he declines. As of a couple days ago, they hadn't approached Keith. Quite possible they may. Bowman weighing out multitude of options, with Saad, Kruger (pending UFA, 7-team no-trade list) & Anisimov (10-team trade list) out there, as well.<\/p>\n

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 3, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n