{"id":87687,"date":"2020-10-02T08:30:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T12:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=87687"},"modified":"2020-12-21T14:48:35","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T19:48:35","slug":"nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-edmonton-oilers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2020\/10\/02\/nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-edmonton-oilers\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Arizona Coyotes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Rumours, where each day we take a look at what is going on around the league. As the NHL Draft and NHL Free Agency approaches, all teams are busy looking to improve themselves. That leads to a ton of NHL Rumours. So be sure to check back in later today and tomorrow too. Today’s NHL Rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>, Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, and Arizona Coyotes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: TSN’s Pierre LeBrun was on TSN1050<\/a> and reported that Tyson Barrie<\/a><\/strong> will not be receiving a contract offer from the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. Instead, he will be testing free agency.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/em>: This shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to anyone. It was also reported<\/a> that Cody Ceci<\/a> <\/strong>likely won’t be returning next year either. Again, not a shocker. What will be interesting is to see what exactly Toronto does to replace them on the blueline. They have been linked to Alex Pietrangelo<\/a><\/strong> at times, but that can’t be the only option.<\/p>\n

The Leafs likely have a few names that they will be looking at both in free agency but also for trade talks as well. Who exactly those players are is hard to say. However, they moved Kasperi Kapanen<\/a><\/strong> this offseason already to clear space, it seems highly unlikely they let it go to waste.<\/p>\n

As for Barrie, he will look to get a fresh start in his career somewhere else. Given the flat cap and his poor performance, he seems like a prime candidate to take a one-year deal at a lower cap hit than expected. This would be a prove-it deal to show he still has it and he could get paid when it is up. However, if he wants some stability, he may have to settle for a three or four year deal, again not at a super high AAV. That would also likely cut down his market significantly. If he is open to a one or two-year deal, there will be lots of suiters.<\/p>\n

Edmonton Oilers<\/h3>\n

Rumour<\/em>: TSN’s Ryan Rishaug tweeted out today that he believes if the Edmonton Oilers want in on a big-name free agent goalie, they’ll be trading Mikko Koskinen<\/a><\/strong> to make space.<\/p>\n

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For the Oilers to be in any of the major goaltending free agents, a deal for Koskinen would likely have to be found. May be tough at 4.5 to move him, but just don’t see them spending 5 or 6 on FA a goalie without moving him.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) October 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n