Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs may take a run at Mitch Marner to try to end the “contract circus” even though Marner’s camp has said no negotiations.
The conversation between the Chicago Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook may have been around six weeks ago when they were really struggling. The Blackhawks have tested the Seabrook market but don’t have permission to trade him.
Artemi Panarin is maximizing his leverage by not talking extension during the season.
If the Florida Panthers are looking to clear more salary cap space, they could look at moving winger Mike Hoffman.