Maple Leafs Trading for Nikishin, Edvinsson? NHL Insider Updates Status heavy.com

The Athletic’s James Mirtle says Toronto is unlikely to acquire Carolina’s Alexander Nikishin or Detroit’s Simon Edvinsson, citing high trade costs, contract demands above $9 million and salary-cap constraints. He says the Maple Leafs’ aging, injury-prone blue line remains a weakness, and general manager John Chayka may pursue a less prominent defenseman instead.