The Toronto Maple Leafs have been busy in this off-season's trade market.
Last month, they sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nicolas Roy and acquired left winger Matias Maccelli from the Utah Mammoth.
Last week, they shipped left winger Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks for depth defenseman Henry Thrun.
Meanwhile, speculation persists that Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving could have a bigger move in store to offset some of the offense lost with Marner's departure.
Last week, Sportsnet's Luke Fox noted the Leafs have the cap space to add another top-six winger but lack tradeable assets, such as first-round picks and desirable prospects. He claimed there has been some talk of Treliving peddling a defenseman, such as Brandon Carlo or Morgan Rielly, provided the latter agrees to waive his no-movement clause.
Rielly might have more value in the trade market, but it's unlikely he'll agree to be moved. Carlo's eight-team no-trade list makes him easier to shop, but he might not fetch a top-six forward.
Meanwhile, wishful thinking persists among some Leafs fans over a possible reunion with Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri. The Hockey News’ David Alter doesn't completely rule it out but doubts the Flames will give up their first-line center.
A more realistic option could be found via free agency. Alter recently noted the availability of versatile forward Jack Roslovic, who tallied 22 goals and 39 points last season with the Carolina Hurricanes. Fox indicated that the 28-year-old UFA has been linked to the Leafs.
Turning to Minnesota, the contract impasse between the Wild and Marco Rossi shows no sign of ending. The 23-year-old center completed his entry-level contract and lacked arbitration rights.
Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star-Tribuneindicates Wild GM Bill Guerin holds the leverage in this standoff. She also reported that the two sides have exchanged contract offers, with the Wild making short- and long-term proposals.
Rossi is eligible to sign an offer sheet with a rival team, but Guerin has indicated his club will match any offer.
The Wild have just over $10 million in cap room for this season. Rossi is a promising center, but it's doubtful a rival club will attempt to sign him to anything exceeding $10 million.
A trade is possible, and Rossi has been a frequent fixture in the rumor mill since last summer. However, Guerin maintains his preference is to sign the youngster to a new contract.
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