The NHL off-season is heating up as speculation surrounds potential trades. Recent discussions highlight the likelihood of Mitch Marner moving to the Florida Panthers rather than Sam Bennett signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Insiders suggest Marner would favor a change to Florida, especially with Bennett reportedly uninterested in returning to Toronto.

Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens are actively seeking a forward to complement Ivan Demidov, particularly as they leverage their ample draft capital in the upcoming drafts. Names like Nic Hague of the Vegas Golden Knights are surfacing as potential targets to help bolster their roster.