{"id":437546,"date":"2024-02-15T08:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T13:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=437546"},"modified":"2024-02-15T08:31:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T13:31:00","slug":"nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-and-arizona-coyotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/02\/15\/nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-and-arizona-coyotes\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love is in the air and so are more NHL rumours following this Valentine’s Day. General managers are hoping for more than a box of chocolates or a card as we close in on the March 8 trade deadline. Teams are trying to shore up their respective rosters for the Stanley Cup Playoff push. However, some franchises have a few other things to worry about. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> and Arizona Coyotes.<\/a><\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Rumour: David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period discusses if Nicholas Robertson<\/a> is in play<\/a> for a possible deadline trade.<\/em><\/p>\n

Analysis:<\/em> Robertson has battled his fair share of injuries earlier in the career. The Southern California native has seven goals and eight assists for 15 points in 33 games this season. Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is weighing all of his options according to Pagnotta.<\/p>\n

Toronto is really looking for defensive help and has been linked<\/a> to a number of blueliners. However, their main prize seems to be Chris Tanev<\/a>. The Calgary Flames<\/a> defender is on the radar of plenty of teams. However, the Leafs may not have the pieces to land the defenceman.<\/p>\n

This is where Robertson may come into play. Pagnotta stated that Toronto is reluctant to move their first-round pick and highly-regarded prospects Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten<\/a>. These three things seem to be untouchable as of now for Treliving. This could mean that Robertson is off that untouchable list and in play for a possible deal.<\/p>\n

Toronto needs to shore up its blueline and having to package Robertson as part of a trade might be a necessary evil. Treliving wants to likely keep some young talent. However, landing someone like a Sean Walker<\/a>, Ilya Lyubushkin<\/a>, or Joel Edmundson<\/a> might require a sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Arizona Coyotes<\/h3>\n

Rumour: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek talked about the future location of the franchise in the latest 32 Thoughts podcast.<\/em><\/p>\n

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32 Thoughts news, information and interview pod. Battle of Ontario, full breakdown of Rielly hearing and NYR coach Peter Laviolette from All-Star.
Links to your preferred platform, here: https:\/\/t.co\/io7Mr1QEpm<\/a><\/p>\n

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) February 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n