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OSHAWA — Brandon Montour, Maple Leafs defenceman?

Maybe, maybe not.

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With agents, scouts and some NHL general managers, including Kyle Dubas, at the Tribute Communities Centre on Monday night to take in the Canada-Russia junior exhibition game, there was plenty of speculation regarding the Maple Leafs and whether their future includes restricted free agent William Nylander.

One name that popped up more than once was that of Montour, the 24-year-old defenceman with the Anaheim Ducks.

As much as the Leafs would prefer to re-sign Nylander, Dubas, with the Dec. 1 deadline to sign the 22-year-old looming, has little choice but to explore trade options. There was recent word that interested teams have been told to indicate who would and would not be available.

A right-handed shot, Montour had 32 points in 80 games last season, and had six points in 18 games before Anaheim played Nashville on Monday night.

Montour, of Ohsweken, Ont., carries a salary-cap hit of $3,387,500 US this season and next and will be a restricted free agent in 2020.

Also, there was the indication on Monday night that the Carolina Hurricanes remain firmly in the Nylander hunt.