Some games announce themselves early. Before the first period even stretches out, you can feel the tone settling like weather rolling in off the lake. That’s how it went for the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in Tampa Bay.

Toronto Maple Leafs rumors will be picking up in the next couple of days regarding impending UFA Bobby McMann as the NHL trade deadline approaches.

The latest round of Toronto Maple Leafs rumors suggests that the intended shake-up may have little chance of actually happening.

Prior to the Olympic roster freeze, the Edmonton Oilers reportedly expressed interest in Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann. McMann is considered a popular trade candidate and the Maple Leafs are reportedly asking for a first-round pick in return for the 29-year-old winger.

In The Athletic’s latest NHL trade matchmaker column, James Mirtle proposed that the Maple Leafs should swing hard for New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton, citing Chris Tanev’s injury issues