The Leafs kicked the tires on Bickell — who may be finished as an NHLer — and are waiting to hear back from Chicago. The 29-year-old power forward has one year left on a deal with an average cap hit of $4 million (U.S.), which is hurting the Blackhawks’ cap situation. He’s in the minors, and $3.05 million still counts against the cap. The Leafs would take him — they can easily afford him — if there was something else in it for them. Depending on what the Blackhawks want to do, they might just be desperate enough to sweeten the deal.
Maple Leafs Rumour Roundup: Bryan Bickell, PA Parenteau, James Reimer, Nazem Kadri
