Toronto, more moves on the horizon

speaking with a few different sources from the Toronto side of things, it looks more like the 3rd rounder is the one involved with LA now, and Burke is also talking to Boston about re-acquiring it's 1st in this years draft from the Kessel deal, so is anyone else as confused as I am? haha.

I'll keep the updates coming more in the day tomorrow.

I am following a few different things right now including Ottawa talking with Montreal about Kovalev.

Leafs ready to deal, Ottawa version of "Flip this House" about to begin.

The Toronto Maple Leafs brass met late last night and well into today as they schemed the rest of the season, and what their plan will be heading into the NHL Trade Deadline, it is widely expected that Toronto will move J.S. Giguere, Tomas Kaberle (I have heard he will waive his NMC this year), Fredrik Sjostrom and Francois Beauchemin, Burke is not heavily in favor of trading Beauchemin, but the Leafs need quality returns, and Beauchemin is replaceable.

Toronto is currently looking at a few options, including LA's Brayden Schenn, and Dallas forward Brad Richards.

Also, I have been hearing rumors out of Tampa that Stamkos and Yzerman are not seeing eye to eye on a renewal, Stamkos wants Crosby/Ovechkin money, and is being offered less (Tampa can't afford to pay him at that level).

Enter the Toronto Maple Leafs, if Stamkos and Yzerman can not agree by seasons end, I can almost guarantee Brian Burke will tender a max contract offer sheet to Steven Stamkos that Tampa could not match.

Ottawa is in the midst of working on deals that would send Chris Phillips(Phoenix, Boston), Mike Fisher (Los Angeles) & Alexei Kovalev (they are praying someone takes him) I believe someone will, look for the Rangers to make a pitch.

Monday Evening NHL Rumors

I have been hearing that Los Angeles is in discussions with Ottawa involving Mike Fisher, the Kings believe that Fisher will add a veteran presence to their lineup and some grit as they try to move towards a playoff push, talks also continue with Toronto involving Brayden Schenn.

Staying with Ottawa, Owner Eugene Melnyk gave a vote of confidence at least for the rest of this season for GM Bryan Murray and Head Coach Corey Clouston.

Calgary's recent win streak has changed some minds about a full retool heading into the trade deadline, a few more wins and they may decide to run with what they have until next season.

More to come later