"A lot of the talk was about the UFAs, and what they could do, but the word around the Maple Leafs now is that they're widening their scope of what they'd consider. I don't think it is anything like Matthews or Nylander - I don't think we're talking about anything like that - but the word around the league is that they're widening their ideas of what they may consider. They are talking a bit more about players with term."
"When it comes to Bobby McMann, I've been told that one could go either way. I believe both sides know there is an extension that could happen. The fact that he is still a Maple Leaf tells me that there is nothing out there that they'd trade him for at this point in time. We'll see where it goes over the next six days, but I am told it could go either way."
"Now, one of the Maple Leafs with term is Oliver Ekman-Larsson. I do believe he is on the Oilers' radar. The Oilers lost again today to San Jose in a game where they had a lot of defensive troubles. From what I've heard, Edmonton is looking at two possibilities: a defenseman who can play the right side - OEL has done that before - or potentially a third center."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are broadening their approach to the NHL trade deadline, moving beyond initial expectations of trading pending free agents like Scott Laughton. The organization is now considering a wider range of players, including those with remaining contract years. Bobby McMann could potentially be traded or extended, with both outcomes possible. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, a defenseman with term, has attracted interest from the Edmonton Oilers, who are seeking defensive help on the right side or potentially a third center option. The Leafs' expanded scope suggests multiple trades may occur before the Friday deadline.
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