Would the Blackhawks be interested in Linus Ullmark if they aren’t on his no-trade list? — David J. The Chicago Blackhawks certainly want to create more goaltending competition next season. They don’t want to repeat this past season and simply hand Arvid Söderblom the No.

Just like any other year, there’s a slurry of rumours and speculation surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs following another first-round exit. This year, however, the speculation seems to have an extra set of legs.

NHL insider Frank Seravalli was speaking on the DFO Rundown podcast this week and while discussing the latest speculation regarding Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner, suggested a move is far more likely than not.