Will Utah take a look at Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren?
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Solar: Must assume the Utah Hockey Membership may take a look at Toronto Maple Leafs right-handed defenseman Timothy Liljegren after they misplaced righties Sean Durzi and John Marino.
Liljegren has been wholesome scratched by the Leafs and carries a $3 million cap hit by means of subsequent season.
Jani Hakanpaa carries a $1.47 million cap hit and is eligible to return off the LTIR on November 2nd.
Liljegren probably wouldn’t thoughts a change of surroundings.
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Utah has checked out Blue Jackets Ivan Provorov
TSN: The Utah Hockey Membership desires to be extra aggressive this yr and dropping Sean Durzi and John Marino is large blow. Pierre LeBrun has been advised that for now they may attempt to fill the outlet from inside but when they’re dropping, GM Invoice Armstrong might must search for outdoors assist. Armstrong is already calling groups to see who would possibly ultimately be accessible.
“One of many gamers I’m advised he’s checked on is Ivan Provorov, the pending UFA defenceman from the Columbus Blue Jackets and Provorov goes to be in excessive demand nearer to March 7’s commerce deadline. My sense is that the Blue Jackets is probably not prepared at this level to deal him. They need to go away this roster alone for now, let this crew have an opportunity, allow them to combat it out this yr, and I don’t assume they need to take away from the roster too early within the season.”
LeBrun thinks that Utah will probably be searching for leases. Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren has time period left on his deal and that will not curiosity Utah.
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Roster choices for the Maple Leafs when two forwards are wholesome
Adam Proteau of The Hockey Information: The Toronto Maple Leafs may have some roster choices to make when Calle Jarnkrok and Connor Dewar are able to return from harm (no timetable on when that will probably be). They Leafs might want to make some cap area – commerce or waivers – once they’re able to return.
Ryan Reaves would probably make it by means of waivers. David Kampf and his $2.4 million cap hit might be a commerce candidate. Possibly they may get a draft choose or respectable prospect for Kampf.
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