The Montreal Canadiens could steal a prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Nick Robertson, a 22-year-old prospect for the Toronto Maple Leafs, is still waiting to be traded after requesting a move this summer.
With training camps approaching, pressure is building for the young forward, who hopes to find a new team before the start of the season.
Despite his talent, he remains unsigned, leaving the door open for a potential offer sheet, a scenario recently seen in the NHL.
With little room under the salary cap, the Leafs are vulnerable if a team offers a contract exceeding $2 million.
Such an offer would only cost the new team a third-round pick, a bargain for a promising player like Robertson.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have been mentioned as a possible suitor, and their general manager, Kyle Dubas, knows Robertson well. While the Montreal Canadiens have an abundance of forwards, an offer from them could put the Leafs in a tough spot.
POLL |
6 SEPTEMBRE | 159 ANSWERS The Montreal Canadiens could steal a prospect from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Do you think the Canadiens will make an offer sheet to the Maple Leafs? |
Yes | 45 | 28.3 % |
No | 114 | 71.7 % |
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Sep 10 | By Mike Bouchard Signing alert for Max Pacioretty |
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Sep 10 | By Mike Bouchard Several intriguing young players are expected to be placed on waivers, and the Habs could benefit from this |