NHL Rumors: Leafs, Flyers, Ducks, Oilers, Kings, and Blue Jackets

Mitch Marner is not talking about the status of his contract

Chris Johnston: Mitch Marner said today that he will not take any questions about the status of his contract as he enters the final year: “I’m not here to talk about that. I came here to talk about the season.”

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Could the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks be trade partners?

Ryan Gilbert: The Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks as trade partners make some sense.

Flyers need centers and have wings. The Ducks have a center, Trevor Zegras, and could use a variety of players.

The Ducks also have plenty of cap space and the Flyers may want to take advantage of that if they want to shed some salary, defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen said.

The Edmonton Oilers may at some point be looking for a top four defenseman

Bob Stauffer: The Edmonton Oilers will likely be in the market for a second, right-handed defenseman at some point this season. A person with little time left may be eligible.

Arthur Kaliyev is still not interested in leaving LA

David Pagnotta: The Los Angeles Kings re-signed RFA forward Arthur Kaliyev to a one-year contract but were told he still preferred a trade.

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are exploring the trade market

TSN: Chris Johnston says the Columbus Blue Jackets will look at PTOs and will keep an eye on the waiver wire, but are active in the trade market and willing to be patient.

“I think they are also very busy in the trade market, trying to see if there are any conditions around the league, maybe some young players who can be found in other teams as they work on their roster problems, trying to get the cap to comply with opening night. But the logic is that the Blue Jackets are going to be patient here, and they may end up developing this through a trade, versus the traditional route of just signing one.”