NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Mathew Barzal On The Trade Block? Are The Leafs Interested In Vincent Trocheck?

A Postmedia report claimed the Islanders were exploring the trade market for Mathew Barzal to clear some cap room. The 29-year-old left winger carries a $9.15 million average annual value through 2030-31.

Barzal has spent his entire NHL career with the Islanders. Winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy in 2017-18, he's their scoring leader over the past nine seasons with 534 points in 609 games.

The report also said the Utah Mammoth "kicked tires" on Barzal last summer, but decided not to make the move.

The Islanders want to free up some cap space, but will they move Mathew Barzal to do so? Meanwhile, there's speculation the Maple Leafs reached out to the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck.

thehockeynews.comNHL Rumor Roundup: Is Mathew Barzal On The Trade Block? Are The Leafs Interested In Vincent Trocheck?The Islanders want to free up some cap space, but will they move Mathew Barzal to do so? Meanwhile, there's speculation the Maple Leafs reached out to the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck.

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