James (@Account4hockey): The Athletic’s Michael Russo said on the Russo-Souhan show that unrestricted free agent defenseman Jake Gardiner may have a handshake deal with a team that would need to move out a higher price defenseman first.
So if a team moves out a higher-priced defenseman soon, they could be the team to sign Gardiner.
Marner and the Maple Leafs still dug in
James (Account4Hockey): The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta said on Sportsnet 590/650 that Mitch Marner won’t be signed any time soon.