Accidents forcing the New York Islanders to take a look at the defenseman market
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headline on the New York Islanders now in search of defensemen.
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“Ron, this time of 12 months, there’s not normally lots of strikes, however there may be lots of speak, and we’ll see if it develops into something.
Just some issues that we’re maintaining a tally of proper now. Just lately, it was Utah in search of D with their accidents. They did discover Olli Maatta.
Now we’re beginning to marvel concerning the Islanders and their accidents. It’s believed the Islands are at the very least wanting round. They’ve three defensemen out Adam Pelech, sadly, for fairly a little bit of time, 4 to 6 weeks, they stated. Nonetheless, additionally extra day-to-day for Mike Reilly and Alexander Romanov.
However they’re at the very least sniffing round to see what’s on the market. All three of them are left-hand pictures.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have let groups know Matt Benning is out there
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headline on the Toronto Maple Leafs attempting do proper for defenseman Matt Benning and have let groups know he’s accessible.
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“In Toronto. In fact, the Maple Leafs have two gamers, Jani Hakanpaa and Connor Dewar, starting conditioning stints . Dewar has scored, and the Marlies (AHL) don’t have a recreation for an additional week, so it does enable them a little bit of time right here.
However everyone is aware of they made one transfer this week. They’ve roster crunches they’re going to should cope with when everyone will get wholesome.
They acquired Matt Benning within the cope with San Jose, they usually have let it’s recognized that they need to do proper by Benning. You already know, he’s a man who’s an NHL participant. He’s greater than able to taking part in on a roster. And you already know, he simply flew all the way in which throughout nation to satisfy the staff, and went with them to St Louis. And they’re attempting to do what’s greatest for him. Groups know he’s accessible on the market, and we’ll see how that one performs out.
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The Vancouver Canucks put Nils Aman on waivers opening up a roster spot for …
Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Saturday Headline on the Toronto Maple Leafs attempting do proper for defenseman Matt Benning and have let groups know he’s accessible.
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“In Vancouver, the Canucks put Nils Aman on waivers in the present day. I believe everyone realizes right here there’s a chance he will get claimed. Facilities are onerous to search out.
Now we marvel if that implies that Dakota Joshua is near returning, which might be nice information for Joshua and the Canucks.
However there is also a perception that Vancouver is ready to provide some appears to be like to a few of their youthful gamers at AHL Abbottsford have been taking part in effectively. And when you watch them, you’ve seen guys like Atu Raty and their 2022 first-rounder, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who (Kevin) Bieksa noticed this week and favored, have performed very effectively. So it wouldn’t be a shock if both of these gamers are on the Canucks radar.
