The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks with the New York Islanders about one of their bigger, nastier defensemen ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the busiest teams in the final week before Friday's trade deadline, and they will unveil a much different lineup when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Philadelphia Flyers David Pagnotta: The Toronto Maple Leafs have checked in on San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin. He was held out of last night’s game.

When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Ball Arena TV: Sportsnet Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Maple Leafs +107, Avalanche -132 THE BUZZ The Maple Leafs had centre Brock Nelson in their sights in a trade and sure enough, they’ll get an up-close look at him on Saturday.

The New York Rangers are back on the ice Friday night as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers (29-25-4), who are coming off a 5-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday, will have to move on without top defenseman Adam Fox for the foreseeable future.

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Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo will look to make an impression in their new threads as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Colorado Avalanche in their first game after the trade deadline.