Dreger shares interesting info about where some NHL GMs rank JVR on the trade deadline market



The NHL trade deadline is right around the corner and TSN’s hockey insiders have you covered leading up to #TradeCentre.

This year’s TSN trade bait board features some names that you never would have expected to be there at this time last season, but a lot can change in a year’s time.

One name that has been involved in trade rumours in recent years is Toronto Maple Leafs left winger James van Riemsdyk, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. On the most recent episode of The TSN Hockey Bobcast, TSN hockey insiders Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun discussed potential trade deadline moves, and Dreger shared an interesting note on what the Leafs could get in return for JVR.

(Note: The JVR conversation begins around the 3:30 mark)

From the Bobcast: Toronto Maple Leafs

On the Bobcast, Darren Dreger says he polled a few GMs on where JVR would fit into the Trade Deadline market. "Top of the class". In Dreger's words: 1st round pick, 'A' prospect (or prospects), and a conditional pick. — birky (@b1rky) February 22, 2018

The Maple Leafs could get back quite the haul if they decided to move JVR at this year’s trade deadline, but they sit in an interesting situation with Auston Matthews out indefinitely with an injury and the team sitting comfortably in a playoff spot.

One thing’s for sure, Lou Lamoriello is going to have a lot on his mind leading up to Monday’s deadline.