NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs And Ottawa Senators

After a trade involving the St Louis Blues and Philadelphia Flyers fell through, the buzz surrounding the blueline has been in plenty. It is no secret that the Toronto Maple Leafs want to upgrade in that area of the ice. The core group in place of Morgan Rielly, Mark Giordano, and TJ Brodie is solid. However, reinforcements are needed.

Noah Hanifin is an intriguing piece. He has informed Craig Conroy that he does not have intentions of signing with the Calgary Flames. A trade is likely. Hanifin has one year left on his current deal with a cap hit of $4.95 million. Toronto can easily fit him under the cap. Furthermore, new manager Brad Trevliving is familiar with the player. Hanifin is coming off a year where he scored seven goals, 31 assists, and 38 points. He had a career year the season prior. Given the offensive threat he is, he would fit in nicely with the Toronto firepower. Not to mention he is good in his own end which is exactly what Toronto needs. He would come as a rental unless an extension is in place.

Ottawa Senators

Rumour: Defensemen Travis Hamonic has not received a contract offer yet

Travis Hamonic loves being in Ottawa and that is not a secret. Being close to his family was always a priority. However, his future remains to be seen. Ottawa has a dilemma on their hands. The club is trying to trade winger Alex DeBrincat and gain valuable assets for him. It appears that is the priority for the club. However, the time is ticking on a new contract for Hamonic.

While the expressed desire is there, the clock is ticking. July 1 is right around the corner and that gives Hamonic the freedom to speak to whomever he likes. Hamonic more than likely would not cost a lot, but will he be patient enough to wait things out?