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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Rumor: Mitch Marner could join Golden Knights or Kings soon
NHL Rumor: Mitch Marner could join Golden Knights or Kings soon (Image Source: Getty Images) Big news may be coming soon in the NHL. Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner could be looking at a major move this summer. While no trade has been made yet, new reports suggest that Marner is considering a few teams. Fans are now wondering what this means for his future in Toronto. The buzz is growing day by day. Mitch Marner is looking at new teams including Vegas and Los Angeles O n May 31, 2025, NHL insider Dave Pagnotta shared an important update about Mitch Marner on The Fourth Period. He reported that Marner has made a list of seven or eight teams that he would be willing to join if the Maple Leafs decide to trade him. The two top teams on this list are the Vegas Golden Knights and the Los Angeles Kings. According to Pagnotta, 'Marner has his eye on some strong markets, and both Vegas and LA are near the top.' He mentioned that these cities offer big fan bases, great team structure, and the kind of spotlight Marner may enjoy. Marner has one year left on his current contract with Toronto. He also holds a no-movement clause, which means the team needs his approval before any trade. His cap hit is $10.9 million, which makes things tricky, but many clubs are still interested. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Also Read: Mitch Marner Prepares To Leave Toronto With List Of Preferred NHL Teams: Report San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Anaheim Ducks are preparing large offers Besides the two top teams Marner prefers, other teams are also getting ready. The San Jose Sharks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Anaheim Ducks are planning to make serious offers, according to The Fourth Period on May 31, 2025. These teams may not be title contenders right now, but they have young talent and cap space. San Jose is believed to be very active. A team source told the site, 'We're watching the Marner situation closely. He could help us rebuild fast.' Anaheim also has the budget and future draft picks to make a big deal work. The Columbus Blue Jackets are reportedly thinking of adding veterans to guide their younger players. Marner's experience could be valuable in that setup. 'He's still young, but he has the skill and leadership we need,' one Eastern Conference executive told The Fourth Period. For now, Mitch Marner is still with the Maple Leafs. But based on these new talks, the coming weeks could bring big changes. Stay tuned as teams line up with interest and offers.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Moose Assistant Coach Eric Dubois Leaves Team for Role in Germany
Sabres Add Former GM Kekalainen As Senior Advisor The Buffalo Sabres have been rumored to be looking for an experienced hockey executive to join their management staff since missing the playoffs for the 14th straight season, and on Friday the club announced the hiring of former Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen as a senior advisor to GM Kevyn Adams. 2:38 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sabres Add Former GM Kekalainen As Senior Advisor
Kekalainen's Hiring Another Sign Sabres GM's Time Could Be Nearing An End When the Buffalo Sabres announced Friday that former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was joining the team as a special advisor to GM Kevyn Adams, a couple things became clear: firstly, it showed Kekalainen will be a highly-valued voice in the organization; but more importantly, it showed that Adams is more on the clock than ever -- and that Adams may have just hired the man who will succeed him if things don't go well for the team. 2:44 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kekalainen's Hiring Another Sign Sabres GM's Time Could Be Nearing An End
When the Buffalo Sabres announced Friday that former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen was joining the team as a special advisor to GM Kevyn Adams, a couple things became clear: firstly, it showed Kekalainen will be a highly-valued voice in the organization; but more importantly, it showed that Adams is more on the clock than ever -- and that Adams may have just hired the man who will succeed him if things don't go well for the team. To be sure, Kekalainen did some admirable work running the Blue Jackets from 2013-2024. Under his stewardship, Columbus won a playoff round in successive seasons from 2018-2020, and he helped navigate the team through some difficult situations, on and off the ice. So you can see why he was appealing to the Sabres as they try to end 14 years of futility in simply getting into the Stanley Cup playoffs, let alone winning a round or two. And we've said for a while now that Buffalo needed another veteran voice in their front office. So it's hard to see Kekalainen's hiring as anything other than a positive. Advertisement Was Kekalainen perfect as Columbus' GM? Of course not, but show us a perfect GM and we'll show you a GM who's in their first day on the job. But while we're sure Kekalainen knows his place in Buffalo's power pyramid, he's got to know, deep down, that he might be called into action to run the show if Adams' blueprint for success goes up in flames yet again. And in a way, that's a good thing; if Adams is dismissed, the ideal successor for him will need to have a certain degree of familiarity with the franchise. That process begins now for Kekalainen. This is why the early days of the coming season will be crucial for Adams and Kekalainen. If Buffalo plummets down the Atlantic Division standings early on, Adams will be gone, and Kekalainen's early impressions of the roster and depth chart will have a serious influence on the decisions he makes, either as an interim GM or as the full-time GM. When they talk about the value of a good first impression, this is the type of situation they're referring to, because Kekalainen has no allegiance right now to any Sabres players. And that's also a good thing for him coming into the organization. A team that's been unable to control its destiny shouldn't have many sacred cows, if any. So when Kekalainen gets settled into his new role, he's going to need to approach things in a cold-blooded manner. Here's Why Oilers' Clutch Player Needs To Be A Free-Agent Target For Sabres Here's Why Oilers' Clutch Player Needs To Be A Free-Agent Target For Sabres In their current playoff push, the Advertisement Edmonton Oilers have received contributions from throughout the lineup. But one player -- albeit a currently-injured player -- is someone the Buffalo Sabres ought to be targeting when he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. Okay, okay, we're getting a bit ahead of ourselves. To be fair, there's a universe in which the Sabres get off to a strong start, Adams keeps his job, and Kekalainen maybe gets another GM job with a different team. But this hiring sure feels like the table is being set for Kekalainen to eventually come in as Buffalo's main hockey ops executive. And Adams would probably not be telling the truth if he tried to argue he's now under more pressure to produce than at any point in his time running the Sabres. Like coaches, NHL GMs are hired to eventually be fired. The pro hockey world is a zero-sum industry, and if solid results aren't there for Adams and the Sabres, Buffalo's ownership is going to demand a different voice as the place where the buck ultimately stops. Is that guaranteed to be Kekalainen? No, no it isn't. But he's a well-liked executive who is going to be an asset for the Sabres as they chart another course back to respectability. He's got a clean slate as he begins this journey, but before too long, he could be ultimately responsible for the direction of the team. Indeed, by this time next year -- or potentially, in a worst-case scenario for the Sabres, much sooner than that -- Kekalainen could be the guy who becomes The Guy.
Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Sabres' front office adds ex-Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen
May 30 - The Buffalo Sabres added former Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to their front office on Friday. Kekalainen, 58, will serve as the team's senior advisor and report directly to general manager Kevyn Adams. "As we navigated the process of hiring for this role, it very quickly became apparent that Jarmo was an ideal candidate to augment our front office," Adams said in a release. "From his extensive history in scouting, his long tenure as an NHL general manager and his vast experience at the international and European pro levels, Jarmo has a remarkable resume and a long history of success in this league. "I spoke with a number of candidates about this role and it's clear to me that Jarmo is a perfect fit for our team. I couldn't be more excited to add another significant piece to our front office as we continue the process of adding to our staff." Kekalainen was GM in Columbus from 2013-24. The team went 410-362-97 during his tenure and reached the playoffs five times -- 2014, 2017-20 -- but finished no higher than sixth place in its division after that. "Kevyn and I already had a strong working relationship from my time with the Blue Jackets and when we first started talking about this opportunity, it immediately felt like a natural fit," Kekalainen said. "We are aligned in our philosophies and share the same core beliefs on how to build a winning team. I'm eager to help in any area I can and think I can offer a fresh perspective to supplement the staff already in place as we look to improve our roster this offseason." Kekalainen has been the GM for multiple teams in his native Finland. He worked for the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues before joining Columbus in February 2013. --Field Level Media
