Hockey Insider Chris Johnston on the latest Trade Rumors of 2 Defencemen
It looks like the trade market is heating up for Montreal Canadiens defenceman Big Ben Chiarot and Arizona Coyotes Defenceman Jacob Chychrun.
Hockey Insider Chris Johnston says the Toronto Maple Leafs want to improve their defence and are believed to be interested in both Canadiens Ben Chiarot or Coyotes Jacob Chychrun.
But the list of team's also looking to add some defence include the LA Kings, Florida Panthers, Boston Bruins, Anaheim Ducks and St Louis Blues.
Chris Johnston had this to say:
« I think if the Leafs, all things being equal, could control things, they'd rather acquire a player who has a little bit of term left on their contract rather than a straight rental.
"Remember at last year's deadline Kyle Dubas was quite aggressive, made multiple deals, all for players on expiring contracts, gave up six draft picks and, of course you know, Nick Foligno the most notable among them gets injured, they go out in the first round, and so ultimately the Leafs won't rule anything out."
"I think that they're just looking to get as many good players as they can, but they like the idea of getting players with some term because they feel like it gives them chance to get settled in."
«Now, sources say that the list of teams with strong interest in Chychrun includes L.A., Florida, Boston, Anaheim and the St. Louis Blues. Now, Bill Armstrong obviously has time on his side, so he is going to let this marinate a little bit more, unless he gets the four components that are needed.»
Credit:NHL Trade Rumors
