NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Bertuzzi, Stamkos, Flames, and Flyers

RFA Nick Robertson will not re-sign with the Maple Leafs

Chris Johnston: Sources say Toronto Maple Leafs RFA forward Nick Robertson will not re-sign with the Leafs this offseason and has asked the team for a trade.

Marc Dumont: “The Habs and Leafs don’t often do business, but I would look into this. “

Tyler Bertuzzi will not return to Toronto and is headed to Chicago, and the Leafs will have the internet for Anthony Stolarz

Nick Alberga: Frank Seravalli on Sportsnet last night said he thinks the Toronto Maple Leafs will sign Chris Tanev in the relatively short term.

Forward Tyler Bertuzzi will not return and is expected to sign with the Western Conference.

Seravalli expects the Maple Leafs to make a run at Anthony Stolarz.

All is quiet on the Mitch Marner trading floor.

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Darren Dreger: Bertuzzi paid for himself in Toronto. He’ll be looking at four years worth more than $5 million.

Jay Rosehill: On hearing that Bertuzzi will sign with the Chicago Blackhawks.

David Pagnotta: Bertuzzi will be getting a four-year contract at $5.5 million per season from the Blackhawks.

Four teams may be interested in Steven Stamkos in free agency

Frank Seravalli: You can’t rule out the final push from the Tampa Bay Lightning to sign Steven Stamkos.

If Stamkos goes to free agency, believe that the Vegas Golden Knights, Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, and New Jersey Devils will have varying degrees of interest.

Outside of the weekend talks, Oliver Kylington is headed to free agency

Salim Nadim Valji: The Calgary Flames and pending UFA defenseman Oliver Kylington were exchanging contract terms over the weekend but could not come to an agreement and he will be granted waivers.

Darren Dreger: “Good intel from @salimvalji . Kylington has worked his way back into the NHL. He is hoping for a two-year contract and a small bump in his salary. First enter unrestricted free agency. There must be a market for him.” (Kylington managed $2.5 billion last season)

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Don’t expect much from Philadelphia

Anthony DiMarco: Don’t expect the Philadelphia Flyers to be active when free agency opens. Flyers GM Danny Briere.

“I expect it to be slow on our side. Even with the purchase of Cam, it just puts us in a respectable position. We’re not out of the woods yet with a total salary, so I’m not expecting much.”