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Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins trade rumors

Overview

Speculation emerged regarding a potential NHL trade that would move Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Reports suggested the move was possible if Karlsson chose to waive his no-move clause, with Toronto’s Swedish connections cited as potential draws.

However, a proposed offseason trade involving a swap of Karlsson for Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly reportedly stalled. The transaction was blocked after Rielly declined the move using his no-move clause. Following the failed trade, Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller stated he is providing Rielly a “clean slate” for the upcoming season.

Entities

Erik Karlsson · Toronto Maple Leafs · Pittsburgh Penguins · Morgan Rielly · Mats Sundin

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Morgan Rielly reportedly blocked trade to Pittsburgh Penguins

    Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly reportedly vetoed a blockbuster offseason trade to the Pittsburgh Penguins that would have involved Erik Karlsson.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Erik Karlsson linked to Toronto Maple Leafs in trade rumors

    NHL trade rumors link Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson to the Toronto Maple Leafs, potentially driven by Karlsson's no-move clause and Toronto's strong Swedish connections.

Sources

heavy.com · nhl.cz · nhlrumors.com · sportskeeda.com · thehockeynews.com · thehockeywriters.com