Expect Jacob Trouba to be with the New York Rangers for one more season Arthur Staple of The Athletic: Sources say the Jacob Trouba to the Detroit Red Wings was never close. Don’t expect a trade or buyout this offseason. Trouba has a 15-team no-trade list, and if the Rangers were to find a team on that list, they’d need to find/get a right-handed defenseman to play on the third-pairing and one that can kill penalties. A source said that New York Rangers GM Chris Drury and Trouba have had at least one talk about the situation. Now, with the pending free agents they’ll have to deal with next off ..read more

Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Mark Leach  Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: At some point, the Toronto Maple Leafs will need to draft and develop from within. Having limited draft picks focuses a higher priority on getting those few picks right. Naturally, the Leafs went and hired Mark Leach to be their Amateur Scouting Director. Going from Wes Clark to Leach is not too bad of a recovery for Toronto. Yes, the Maple Leafs have taken their fair share of hits. However, Leach comes with a solid pedigree. That includes working in Dallas with Jim Nill and Joe McDonnell. McDonnell was the right-hand m ..read more

Some offseason questions for some Western Conference teams Sportsnet: Remaining questions for some Western Conference teams Anaheim Ducks – Will the Ducks trade Trevor Zegras – His offensive abilities would interest teams. Injuries limited him to 31 games last season. Calgary Flames – Will they take one or two bad contracts? The Flames could use some extra assets, picks or prospects. Colorado Avalanche – Will Mikko Rantanen get a contract extension? Dallas Stars – What contract will defenseman Thomas Harley get? A bridge deal or a long-term deal? Los Angeles Kings – Will they trade RFA forward ..read more

Some offseason questions for some Western Conference teams Sportsnet: Remaining questions for some Western Conference teams Anaheim Ducks – Will the Ducks trade Trevor Zegras – His offensive abilities would interest teams. Injuries limited him to 31 games last season. Calgary Flames – Will they take one or two bad contracts? The Flames could use some extra assets, picks or prospects. Colorado Avalanche – Will Mikko Rantanen get a contract extension? Dallas Stars – What contract will defenseman Thomas Harley get? A bridge deal or a long-term deal? Los Angeles Kings – Will they trade RFA forward ..read more

Ryan Murray is looking for a PTO Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is hoping to sign a PTO with someone this offseason. He’s dealt with chronic back pain and after his surgery, he hopes he is better. Oliver Kylington is looking for a two-year deal Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames want to re-sign Oliver Kylington to a one-year deal but Kylington is looking for two years. Maybe something similar to Timothy Liljegren-Maple Leafs two-year, $3 million AAV. NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Predators, and the Maple Leafs Teams are asking the Pittsburgh Penguins about Lars ..read more

Ryan Murray is looking for a PTO Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is hoping to sign a PTO with someone this offseason. He’s dealt with chronic back pain and after his surgery, he hopes he is better. Oliver Kylington is looking for a two-year deal Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Calgary Flames want to re-sign Oliver Kylington to a one-year deal but Kylington is looking for two years. Maybe something similar to Timothy Liljegren-Maple Leafs two-year, $3 million AAV. NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Predators, and the Maple Leafs Teams are asking the Pittsburgh Penguins about Lars ..read more

Busy Predators David Pagnotta: “Predators getting busy, in on Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei. Could be a really big day in Nashville when all is done.” On Jonathan Marchessault Elliotte Friedman: “Hearing Nashville has emerged as a serious contender for Jonathan Marchessault.” On Steven Stamkos Pierre LeBrun: “All signs still point to Nashville being the front-runner for Steven Stamkos. Still nothing finalized obviously.” On Sean Monahan Wes Gilbertson: “And don’t rule out a reunion between Monahan and his best buddy in Columbus …” Frank Seravalli: “Speaking of old flames being rekindled, #nhlje ..read more

Busy Predators David Pagnotta: “Predators getting busy, in on Stamkos, Marchessault, Skjei. Could be a really big day in Nashville when all is done.” On Jonathan Marchessault Elliotte Friedman: “Hearing Nashville has emerged as a serious contender for Jonathan Marchessault.” On Steven Stamkos Pierre LeBrun: “All signs still point to Nashville being the front-runner for Steven Stamkos. Still nothing finalized obviously.” On Sean Monahan Wes Gilbertson: “And don’t rule out a reunion between Monahan and his best buddy in Columbus …” Frank Seravalli: “Speaking of old flames being rekindled, #nhlje ..read more

Three teams very interested in Shane Pinto Jimmy Murphy: Have heard that the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders are ‘very interested’ in Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto. Those teams have shown interest in Pinto in the past as well. Bruce Garrioch: The Senators qualified Shane Pinto. Hearing that Pinto’s camp may be looking for an offer sheet from someone. Compensation for a $4.58 to $6.7 million AAV deal would be a first- and a third-round pick. Bruce Garrioch: The Senators would match that. Jacob Trouba now has a 15-team no-trade clause. Will he accept a trade to De ..read more

Three teams very interested in Shane Pinto Jimmy Murphy: Have heard that the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders are ‘very interested’ in Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto. Those teams have shown interest in Pinto in the past as well. Bruce Garrioch: The Senators qualified Shane Pinto. Hearing that Pinto’s camp may be looking for an offer sheet from someone. Compensation for a $4.58 to $6.7 million AAV deal would be a first- and a third-round pick. Bruce Garrioch: The Senators would match that. Jacob Trouba now has a 15-team no-trade clause. Will he accept a trade to De ..read more