Monday, February 29, 2016

Trade Deadline 2016: 9:15am Toronto Update

*-> The Toronto Maple Leafs will continue to dismantle their roster today.  Expect many of their UFA's to be moved which include...

P.A Parenteau
Mark Arcobello
Michael Grabner
Brad Boyes
 and Alex Stalock

The Islanders remain the hottest on Parenteau as they know they player and he resurrected his career previously with the Islanders. The Isles still aren't willing to budge on the Leafs asking price of a second and a prospect or a 1st rounder. The Blues may be interested as well but once again the price is too high.

Boston was rumored to be looking at Boyes as an inexpensive rental.

Teams have called on Leo Komarov but the Leafs believe he's part of the future.

The Leafs are also expected to listen to offers for center Tyler Bozak.  Teams are interested but the Leafs are on the fence on whether or not they wish to move him as they may get greater return this summer for him.  The Leafs are expected to continue their rebuild into next season and the season beyond so Bozak may not fit with the Leafs in that time frame.

It's expected that the Leafs will pull the plug on Lupul with him this season and then bury his career like they did Robidas on the injury reserve.

The recently acquired Milan Michalek injury woes should keep him on the Leafs for next season.

Jarred Cowen has said he will not report to the Marlies so expect the Leafs to try at all costs to move him even if it means taking an ugly contract back. Brian Bickell's contract has been listed as a perfect example.

Colin Greening is expected to be bought out this summer with little to no interest on the former Sen.

Expect the Leafs to continue to be busy, they will move out as many bodies as they can.  They'd like to bring in some players for the Marlies as part of any deals they make to restock the Marlies as they'll need some of the kids to man the Leafs for the rest of the season.

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