NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, and the San Jose Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs Won't Sell Just to Sell; OEL Wants to Stay

According to Chris Johnston, the Toronto Maple Leafs are prepared to trade Bobby McMann or Scott Laughton if new contract extensions aren't reached before the trade deadline. While the team may consider moving other players, they are not inclined to make trades solely for the sake of it. Johnston noted that veteran players currently under contract, such as Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Brandon Carlo, or Max Domi, could be moved under specific conditions, emphasizing that any potential deal would need to meet their precise demands.

Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson has publicly expressed his desire to remain with the team, citing his fondness for Toronto. He possesses a 16-team no-trade list.

Could the Florida Panthers Trade Sergei Bobrovsky? The San Jose Sharks Emerge as a Potential Fit

Jeff Marek, on the DFO Rundown, discussed the future of Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who is nearing unrestricted free agency. Marek speculated that if no progress is made on a contract extension, the Panthers might consider trading Bobrovsky.

Should Bobrovsky become available, Marek identified the San Jose Sharks as a plausible destination. The Sharks, currently vying for a playoff spot, could benefit from acquiring a veteran goaltender to play alongside Yaroslav Askarov. Marek also suggested that a Russian goaltender could be an added advantage, especially if it leads to a contract extension. With significant cap space, the Sharks are well-positioned to make such a move. Marek believes this trade scenario would be mutually beneficial for both teams if the Panthers opt not to re-sign Bobrovsky before he becomes a free agent on July 1st.