NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri and New York Islanders Brock NelsonMaple Leafs mailbag

Kevin McGrann of The Toronto Star: (mailbag) The Toronto Maple Leafs will likely have to use Nathan Horton‘s LTIR status this season with all the RFAs they need to re-sign. They may not need the entire $5.3 million, but likely a portion.

Can see the Maple Leafs bringing defenseman Ron Hainsey back at a reduced rate.

Can see the Maple Leafs being able to retain William Nylander, Andreas Johnsson, Kasperi Kapanen and Mitch Marner. It will likely mean that they’ll need to trade Nazem Kadri, Connor Brown, or convince Patrick Marleau to waive his no-movement clause. Putting Zach Hyman and Travis Dermott on the…