NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Senators a not likely landing area for Erik Karlsson. The Maple Leafs have actually kicked tires on Tyler Myers

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It’s uncertain that the Ottawa Senators will re-acquire defenseman Erik Karlsson. San Jose Sharks GM Mike Grier will be wanting to see if there are any fits out there, however it’s not likely the Senators will be among those groups.

Karlsson has a complete no-trade stipulation. A source stated the Sharks have actually connected to a number of groups currently, and it would make good sense if the Senators would be among the groups. Karlsson does still reside in Ottawa in the offseason. He has actually 5 years left on his agreement at an $11.5 million cap hit. Hard to see the Senators having the ability to fit that in now and in the future.

Other defensemen that might be readily available consist of John Klingberg (ANA), Carson Soucy (SEA), Matt Roy (LA), Dmitry Orlov (WSH), Nick Jensen (WSH) and Jakob Chychrun (ARI).

The Toronto Maple Leafs are thought to be amongst the groups kicking tires on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers.

Six defensemen that may intrigue the Toronto Maple Leafs

Frank Seravalli of the Daily Faceoff: The Toronto Maple Leafs will have $5.625 million in readily available LTIR area. Arizona Coyotes Jakob Chychrun is an apparent choice and here are 6 other possible defensemen targets for the Leafs if they go the trade path.

1 John Klingberg – Anaheim Ducks – RHD – pending UFA – $7 million AAV – Has a complete no-trade till January initially and might intrigue the Leafs if wage is kept. Could cost a first-plus.

2. Vladislav Gavrikov – Columbus Blue Jackets – LHD – pending UFA – $2.8 million AAV – A protective defenseman.

3. Matt Roy – Los Angeles Kings – RHD – 1 year left – $3.15 million AAV – The Kings are deep on the blue and might seek to move somebody.

4. Carson Soucy – Seattle Kraken – LHD – pending UFA – $2.75 million – May not be readily available right now. Can use both the left and ideal side. Could be moved better to the due date.

5. Nick Jensen – Washington Capitals – RHD – pending UFA – $2.5 million – Other groups would likewise be interested.

6. Dmitry Orlov – Washington Capitals – LHD – pending UFA – $5.1 million – Would expense more than Jensen to get and has larger agreement.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba would be another gamer to see.