RUMOUR: Calle Jarnkrok Appears To Be On The Way Out Of Toronto

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Dawson Mckenzie
September 26, 2023 (11:50)

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The entire offseason the Leafs and Brad Treliving have been battling with their current salary cap situation. With little to no flexibility, it now appears Brad Treliving is trying to ease up that situation.

Calle Jarnkrok Could Be On His Way Out of Toronto

Recent rumours have been circulating that Calle Jarnkrok might not make it to the first game this season with the Leafs. He has not played in either pre-season games with the Club, and as of today, has not been placed in either of the on-ice groups.

No word yet on Jarnkrok. Hasn't played in either pre-season game and not in today's groups. #Leafs

As has been noted. Calle Jarnkrok isn't listed here and he didn't play in either of the team's first two pre-season games.

We would have heard about an injury by now.

I think getting it done early is the right thing to do by the player if the Leafs are pretty set on the idea of having some roster flexibility. It would allow Järnkrok to have a proper camp with the new team.

Many have questioned whether or not the Leafs would be making a move to free up some cap space, or would head into the season with a limited roster in order to be cap compliant.

Jarnkrok's Absence Not Fully Explained

While it is looking more and more like Jarnkrok could be on his way out, there is no confirmation as of yet. He could be injured, or even dealing with personal matters that are leaving him out of participating in on-ice activities. However, usually, the Leafs organization discloses this to the media.

There is absolutely no reason for Järnrkrok to be completely MIA unless it's a relatively imminent trade.

The zero flexibility roster never really made sense, and that was always the obvious way out.

I guess this Järnkrok thing could be injury related or a personal matter but the PR usually discloses that stuff. Something to keep an eye on.