Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a forward, and the Calgary Flames have one who is looking for a change of scenery. Sam Bennett fits what the Leafs could be looking for, but it’s complicated from the Leafs side.
Bennett carries a $2.55 million salary cap hit and will be an RFA after the season. He could be a third-line center or on the second-line with John Tavares and William Nylander.
The Maple Leafs have little salary cap space. The Flames are also trying to win now and may not be interested in futures and could look immediate help.