The Toronto Maple Leafs may retain forward Bobby McMann despite NHL trade rumors before the March 6 deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the team that has been the centre of NHL trade rumours this season, and forward by the name of Bobby McMann is one of the most talked about players. Speculation continues to swirl around his immediate future. The 29 year old that rose through the system of the Leafs, being undrafted, has won a key position on the team. With March 6, NHL Trade Deadlines looming, the discussion has picked up in intensity over whether he will or will not be sold by the Leafs.

The fact that McMann played well before the Olympic break strengthened his significance to the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has played time on the top line of the team and has proven himself to be a trustworthy middle-six forward. According to the news posted on NHL, the trade market is not very active; however, a possible extension of the contract with McMann might change the strategy of the Leafs to sell the assets instead of keeping the valuable homegrown talent.

Bobby McMann's contract extension could impact the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup

As NHL insider Darren Dreger confirms, the talkon Bobby McMann has changed in the past few days. Instead of trading him, there is a possibility of him having an extension of his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. It is reported that McMann could be willing to provide a hometown discount, and this may make a more long-term deal attractive to the general manager Brad Treliving and the hockey operations staff of the team.

It is reasonable to keep McMann with Toronto. He offers cap-friendly depth, and he also brings stability to the line owing to the fact that he has experience with the team's system of the team. NHL trade rumors may persist, but the extension would assist the Leafs in concentrating on other roster before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. The rival clubs tend to find cheap labor force, such as McMann, who will not create significant cap demands.

Regardless of the Toronto Maple Leafs making a decision to retain or trade Bobby McMann, the debate surrounding him is going to continue to be the main case in the news and updates of the NHL.

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