Aarif Deen
The Toronto Maple Leafs got a head start on unrestricted free agency, and it didn’t cost much to do it. There’s a new front office in Pittsburgh. Also, is Connor Hellebuyck actually on the trade market this summer?
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 20.
Around The NHL
Toronto Hockey Now: John Chayka and Mats Sundin are wasting little time remaking a roster that desperately needs help. They’ve hired a coach, they shipped away one of their goalies, and now they’ve gotten a step on the free agency market by trading a low draft pick to land the big fish on the blueline.
Connor Hellebuyck: There is a lot of noise around Connor Hellebuyck’s availability, and it could take over the trade market this summer. Here are five potential destinations for the Hart and Vezina Trophy winner.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The latest addition to the Penguins’ front office is a former player — a legend — of their early 90s Stanley Cups.
New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils let assistant coach Jeremy Colliton go. Here are three potential replacements for Sheldon Keefe’s staff.
Detroit Hockey Now: How young MBD fared in his first full season in the NHL with the Red Wings.
Forever Blueshirts: Can the Rangers retool their current roster to get back into contending status? No, according to one former GM.