Business is about to pick up across the NHL.
With that in mind, it looks like a potential Maple Leafs trade target is about to come off the board.
According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, the Rangers and Ducks are in advanced discussions regarding a deal that would send veteran winger Chris Kreider to Toronto.
That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take. On paper, Kreider made sense for the Maple Leafs. That said, there wasn’t much smoke around that type of move, so obviously they weren’t really in the mix. Any way you slice it, activity is about to pick up in a big way leading up to July 1st. The next three weeks should be fun.
Of course, there’s still a Stanley Cup to be handed out. Following a two day break, the series is set to resume Thursday night as the Florida Panthers will try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead against the Edmonton Oilers.
Brought to you by GRETA BAR YYZ, two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sutter dropped by the show to dish on the Maple Leafs. Firstly, he weighed in on what it was like coaching Sam Bennett for a handful of games in Calgary. After that, he was very complimentary of the job Craig Berube did in year one. On top of that, he really thought Auston Matthews bought in, which he thinks will bode well for the franchise moving forward. Meantime, he also gave his thoughts on the Marner dilemma, working with Brad Treliving, and leadership.
Lastly, for the CRISPI HOT TAKE OF THE DAY, presented by the Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer, Producer Vick thinks the Leafs will trade one of their blue liners this summer.
Coming up on the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take, we’ll discuss some potential trade targets for the Maple Leafs. Additionally, we’ll tee up Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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