The Penguins will possible ask the Maple Leafs for permission to talk with Kyle Dubas
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Even although Kyle Dubas stated final week that it was the Toronto Maple Leafs or no person, may the Pittsburgh Penguins have him on their radar nonetheless?
The Penguins need to change Brian Burke and Ron Hextall.
Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday reported that the Penguins will possible ask the Maple Leafs for permission to talk to Dubas. He is underneath contract till June thirtieth. The Penguins haven’t confirmed this.
Other Penguins candidates are Dan MacKinnon, Eric Tulsky, Steve Greeley and Jason Karmanos.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins, Coyotes, Salt Lake, and the Islanders
The Capitals want to increase ahead Tom Wilson and not commerce him
Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: The Washington Capitals top-six may have a special look subsequent yr, and they’ll be trying so as to add some extra youth and pace to their lineup.
Trading ahead Tom Wilson shouldn’t be an choice for GM Brian MacLellan. He’s grown into a frontrunner, considered one of their higher offensive contributors, and sticks up for teammates. A possible Captain when Alex Ovechkin retires.
There isn’t any actual commerce hypothesis on the market involving Wilson. He’s eligible for a contract extension after July 1st and has stated that he received’t “play hardball” and that he needs to complete his profession with the Capitals.
GM MacLellan needs to increase Wilson.
“I’d like for Tom to finish up in Washington. He’s been a big part of our culture, our group,” MacLellan stated of the King Clancy nominee. “He’s consistency gotten better throughout the years. We’re going to do everything we can to sign him.”
