NHL Rumor Mill – October 1, 2026

Oct 1, 2026, 9:41 AM ET|Comments (0)

from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,

In today’s NHL Rumor Mill, we look at some bold trade predictions for 2026-27.

THE ATHLETIC : Jonas Siegel predicted the Toronto Maple Leafs will trade for Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski . We know that Werenski would’ve accepted a trade to Toronto this summer. The Maple Leafs could come calling if the Blue Jackets struggle again and he resurfaces in trade rumors.

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