Report: Coyotes speak with Maple Leafs about Marleau
The Arizona Coyotes have reportedly spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about veteran winger Patrick Marleau, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.
The 39-year-old is entering the final year of a three-year deal that carries an annual cap hit of $6.25 million and a full no-movement clause.
Arizona has a projected $8.61 million in cap space, with restricted free agents such as Josh Archibald, Nick Cousins, and Lawson Crouse in need of new deals. Veteran forwards Richard Panik and Mario Kempe are also set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1.
Marleau's name also surfaced in talks between the Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings earlier this week.
The 21-year veteran hasn't missed a regular-season or playoff game for the Maple Leafs since joining the team ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.
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