Report: Maple Leafs' top priority is to add a right-shot defenceman
Toronto Maple Leafs prioritize adding a right-shot, puck-moving defenceman and also seek forward depth, constrained by limited first-round picks and trade assets.
New York Islanders lineup will be re-evaluated at the 10 game mark
The New York Islanders enter the season as a potential sleeper team with deeper forward depth and emerging defenseman Matthew Schaefer competing for significant minutes.
Klim Kostin, 26, became a UFA on July 1 after the San Jose Sharks elected not to tender him a qualifying offer. This was after the 6-foot-4 forward struggled this past season with San Jose, as he recorded just one goal and seven points in 35 games.