Toronto Maple Leafs linked to two former New York Islanders veterans as PTO options
PUBLICATION
Tom Banks
August 21, 2024 (12:51)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have some moves to make upfront in order to be Stanley Cup contenders, and now they've been linked to two shocking moves.
Despite some solid additions to the back end, the Toronto Maple Leafs have failed to beef up their offensive group this off-season, and now we may be looking at two huge moves ahead of training camp. According to speculation on social media, the team is interested in veterans Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck, both of whom were waived by the Islanders earlier this off-season.
With both well and truly into their 30's, with a history of low point totals, it makes little sense however, as the fourth line is already led by Ryan Reaves and David Kampf, and if the team are looking to sign them for any other position in their lineup, it makes even less sense.
However, we know that Brad Treliving favours big, physical players, so while most are expecting a trade revolving around Nick Robertson and one of the aforementioned players, don't be surprised to see them take two low-risk swings at Martin and Clutterbuck.
Source: Blade of Steel
A Pair of New York Islanders veterans could be offered PTO's by the Toronto Maple Leafs
POLL |
Which of these players would be more useful to the Toronto Maple Leafs? |
Matt Martin | 45 | 37.8 % |
Cal Clutterbuck | 74 | 62.2 % |
List of polls |
|
9 hours ago | By Tom Banks NHL Insider Gives Update On Brock Boeser in Vancouver: Teams Aren't Close To An Extension |
|
10 hours ago | By Tom Banks Record Breaking Viewership Number For Four Nations Finale Shows Major Win For The NHL |
|
11 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Evgeni Malkin Breaks His Silence on Shocking Penguins Trade Rumors |
|
14 hours ago | By Tom Banks Connor McDavid speaks out on Sidney Crosby's potential retirement |
|
15 hours ago | By Tom Banks Brady Tkachuk shares horrible news about his brother Matthew's injury |
|
16 hours ago | By Tom Banks Elliotte Friedman reveals the teams who could try to trade for Mikko Rantanen at the trade deadline |
|
17 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Matthew Tkachuk receives online backlash after playing in only six minutes during the 4 Nations Final |
|
18 hours ago | By Graham Montgomery Brad Marchand calls out Tkachuk brothers after defeating Team USA in Four Nations final |
Previously on HouseOfHockey