Last week, Arthur Staple of Newsday reported that Toronto made an offer for New York Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic. Going to Brooklyn would’ve been JVR and a 2018 first-round pick. Various reports disputed whether or not that was Toronto’s offer or the Islander’s ask. Regardless, the Islanders traded with the Flames instead.
For the Toronto Maple Leafs, JVR is a viable trade candidate. The 28-year-old found his scoring touch since arriving from Philadelphia in 2012. In five seasons, he has registered 25+ goals and 55+ points on three occasions.
The two instances that he hasn’t recorded those numbers, injury or the lockout-shortened season were to blame.