Maple Leafs Possibly Targeting Kraken Trade Candidates

It was recently shared by Frank Seravalli that the Kraken could be in the market to move one or both of Yanni Gourde and Brandon Tanev. The team reportedly feels like they have a log jam of forwards and could use the two forwards who are both on expiring contracts to shed off cap space.

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During Saturday's contest against the New York Islanders, The Hockey News' Stefen Rosner revealed that scouts from the Buffalo Sabres, Ottawa Senators, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Maple Leafs were in attendance.

The Maple Leafs are known to be in the market for depth forwards who can kill penalties and bolster their bottom six. Both Tanev and Gourde fit the criteria of what they are looking for. With new HC Craig Berube, the team is still attempting to become tougher to play against and build for the playoffs.

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The Maple Leafs and Kraken also have a history of making trades with one another. The Maple Leafs acquired Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell from the Kraken during the 2021-22 season.

With Tanev's brother, Chris currently on the Maple Leafs, a move to acquire Brandon would be a logical one. There is still plenty of time before the trade deadline, meaning a move may not formulate quickly but the groundwork could be made now.

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