There were reports earlier this week that the Maple Leafs had started extension talks with goaltender Jack Campbell. However, his agent Kurt Overhardt told Postmedia’s Michael Traikos that no such discussions have taken place.
"That’s so inaccurate. I can tell you that there’s been no material discussions (with the Leafs)," Overhardt said. "Jack just wants to play hockey. That’s it."
The 29-year-old is in the second and final season of a deal that pays $1.65M, a bargain considering he has posted a 2.16 goals-against average with a .923 save percentage since coming over in a trade from Los Angeles back in February of last year. The Kings made that move in part to open up a spot for Calvin Petersen. Interestingly enough, Petersen’s recent contract — a three-year, $15M pact — might be an attainable contract for Campbell. But with Toronto’s cap situation, it’s unlikely the Maple Leafs will be able to afford to bring him back at a price tag anywhere near that amount.
Elsewhere in the Atlantic:
- The Lightning did show interest in bringing back defenseman Luke Schenn this summer, notes Joe Smith of The Athletic (subscription link). However, Schenn opted to go to Vancouver. That paved the way for Tampa Bay to add Zach Bogosian on a three-year deal worth less than $1M per season, which should work out even better for the Bolts once he’s able to return from his lower-body injury later this month.
- Bruins winger Nick Foligno returned to practice on Friday, relays Boston Hockey Now’s Joe Haggerty. The veteran has been dealing with an upper-body injury that sidelined him in the second game of the season,. While he has been ruled out for Saturday night’s game against Toronto, he could be an option to return soon after that, perhaps as early as Tuesday versus Ottawa.
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