Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said he’d like to have UFA defenseman Matt Hunwick back next year.
Frank Seravalli: The Maple Leafs have been talking to Vegas about a potentials deals, but they seem to be comfortable with who they have left unprotected. Brendan Leipsic, Martin Marincin or Kerby Rychel could be the top candidates to be selected by Vegas.
The Leafs have been looking for a top-four defenseman and the Golden Knights could end up with some and they’ve let everyone know they are going to be trading some defensemen.