I also think the Maple Leafs would keep money to help Matt Martin find a new home. No doubt they have checked with the Islanders.
Friedman is well connected and often hears things, but this was phrased as his own thought so I’m not going to take it as gained information on his part.
It did bring up a good question though. What do the Maple Leafs do with Matt Martin? It’s been a while since he played and even Mike Babcock has hinted that Martin is being passed over by the most recent call up, Kasperi Kapanen
“Marty is a real important guy and, obviously, a real good guy,” Babcock said this week.