Cole Shelton

6 days ago | heavy.com | Cole Shelton

The Detroit Red Wings are looking to make some major moves this offseason to snap their playoff drought. Detroit has missed the playoffs in nine straight seasons and should be aggressive on the trade front, as well as in free agency. One trade idea by Heavy.com sees the Red Wings acquire Evander Kane from the Edmonton Oilers.

6 days ago | heavy.com | Cole Shelton

The Toronto Maple Leafs had another playoff disappointment and could make some major changes this offseason. After the Maple Leafs were eliminated in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Florida Panthers, Toronto’s general manager, Brad Treliving, said the DNA of the team needs to change. NHL analyst Adam Wylde of SDPN believes that means trading star defenseman Morgan Rielly, who’s the DNA of the team. “Morgan Rielly’s the guy. You want a DNA change?

6 days ago | heavy.com | Cole Shelton

The Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the teams that were interested in trading for Mason Marchment, according to one NHL insider. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported that Toronto was interested in a reunion with Marchment. The Dallas Stars traded Marchment to the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks in a pure cap dump. According to Friedman, the Maple Leafs did explore trade talks for Marchment, but Dallas ended up dealing him to Seattle.

1 week ago | heavy.com | Cole Shelton

Brad Marchand has given his reaction to the report that he plans to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marchand is a pending free agent after helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup. Ahead of free agency on July 1, NHL insider Nick Kypreos reported that Marchand plans to sign with the Maple Leafs in free agency. After the report came out, Marchand responded to it in an Instagram comment and seemingly hinted at the idea coming true.

1 week ago | heavy.com | Cole Shelton

The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping to end their rebuild and be competitive this season, but could make some substitutions to their roster. NHL insiders Harman Dayal and Thomas Drance of The Athletic believe the Blackhawks may look to buy out veteran defenseman T.J. Brodie. “It’s unfortunate how rapidly TJ Brodie’s game has deteriorated.