Veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse is reportedly open to a trade from the Edmonton Oilers, but his large contract ($9.25 million cap hit) and modified no-trade protection make a deal complex. NHL insider Darren Dreger suggests limited trade interest, with teams likely requiring the Oilers to retain salary.
Toronto Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and William Nylander have reportedly expressed concerns about the team's roster, identifying needs for a second-line center, an impact winger, and a right-shot defenseman. This comes after a disappointing 2025-26 season for the team.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly considering trading forward Matthew Knies and acquiring defenseman Mario Ferraro from the San Jose Sharks as they aim to reshape their roster for immediate NHL competitiveness while managing salary cap concerns.
NHL insider Jeff Marek suggests the Edmonton Oilers may pursue Vegas Golden Knights winger Pavel Dorofeyev with an offer sheet this offseason following the Oilers' playoff exit. Dorofeyev, a 25-year-old scorer, has had two consecutive seasons with over 35 goals.
