Sources say the Maple Leafs have granted Zach Hyman’s agent, Todd Reynolds permission to speak with other NHL clubs to investigate trading his rights.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 15, 2021
The Hyman news is tough to hear for fans of this player (of which there are many in Toronto), as it’s a pretty definitive statement on where things stand in contract negotiations between the two sides. But it makes a lot of sense from the Leafs’ perspective, particularly if they could grab a 2021 draft pick in a year where they own just three.