NHL Daily: The Toronto Maple Leafs Should Be 2017-18 Season Favorites, New York Ranger Jesper Fast's Surgery Will Complicate Expansion Plans, Chicago Blackhawks Have a Salary Cap Problem And More! (Morning Coffee Headlines)
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Maple Leafs Should Be 2017-18 Season Favorites
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a big splash this season, especially when it came to their brief playoff run. The Leafs looked like a team that is quickly on the rise and that's exactly what they are. This team is destined to be a favorite for next season and the 2018 Stanley Cup. Between the young talents of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the Leafs are headed into favoritism for all the right reasons. [Editor-in-Leaf]
Perfect Trade Targets For the New York Rangers
The New York Rangers need to hit the trade market this off-season. The team has some spots to make some improvements in, especially on the defensive side, so hitting the trade market to find the best all-around options is the best idea. There are some players that would be perfect fits for the team, including Tyson Barrie. See who else made the list. [Blue Line Station]
New York Ranger Jesper Fast's Surgery Will Impact Expansion Draft
Jesper Fast underwent a hip surgery following the end of the Rangers' playoff run and has officially been sidelined for around five months. Fast, who would have played a big role in the Rangers' expansion draft plan, now won't be a playing piece when the draft takes place. This gives Vegas more reason to draw their eyes to some of the Rangers' other exposed beneficial like Antti Raanta and Oscar Lindberg. [Blue Line Station]
The Chicago Blackhawks Have a Poorly Managed Salary Cap
The Chicago Blackhawks are in a salary cap crunch. The team isn't within the right limits for next season because of how poorly general manager Stan Bowman has managed the team's cap in the last few seasons. Now, the Hawks need to get their priorities in order to fix the problem before nxt season. [Blackhawk Up]
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