It is officially the dog days of the NHL offseason.
With the expansion and entry drafts complete in addition to free agency, the NHL is at its quietest point of the season. However, there are still some rumors floating around as teams look to re-sign their own restricted free agents and address needs via trade.
With that in mind, let us look into the latest buzz from around the league.
Toronto Shopping for Defense?
Even though the upstart Toronto Maple Leafs were arguably hockey's biggest surprise last season, it was apparent that a lack of defensive depth did them in during their playoff series loss to the Washington Capitals.