The Carolina Hurricanes are working the phones on a deal for Mikko Rantanen as the Friday trade deadline looms. Per TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Rantanen is not willing to sign a long-term extension before the deadline,

Toronto is in a better position to win than it has been in decades, and it'll be another failed year if it does nothing substantial.

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, sources close to Laughton believe he would be eager to join the Leafs if a deal can be worked out, as it would allow him to play for a contender chasing the Stanley Cup this postseason.

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching and all is quiet on the Toronto Maple Leafs side of things. General manager Brad Treliving has made it clear that his top priority is to acquire a centre and reports indicate this is his priority,

The Seattle Kraken have told the Toronto Maple Leafs to stop asking them about potentially acquiring one of their top defensemen. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Kraken have informed the Maple Leafs and general manager Brad Treliving to stop calling about the possibility of acquiring blue liner Adam Larsson before Friday’s deadline.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to strengthen their forward group ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline, but it’s still unknown who they could add to the roster. The Leafs have shown interest in Brayden Schenn and Scott Laughton.