Amid the flurry of NHL trade deadline discussions, one name prominently circulating is Tyler Toffoli , and the New Jersey Devils find themselves at a crossroads regarding the forward’s future. Reports suggest that the Devils are open to retaining Toffoli but are grappling with contract negotiations. While the team aims for a three or four-year extension, Toffoli is pushing for a lengthier five or six-year deal. The potential disparity in contract terms has prompted the Devils to entertain trade offers, eyeing returns in the form of multiple picks or a combination of a pick and a prospect.
Toffoli would like to stay in Jersey, but he’s well aware that trade talks are out there. He admitted he does his best to avoid hearing too much, but when you’ve got teams like Vancouver, Los Angeles, Toronto, the New York Rangers, and others calling, it’s hard not to wonder. The next 24 hours will be a whirlwind for the highly-coveted forward.
Although the Devils aren’t actively shopping Toffoli, teams, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, have expressed interest. The Leafs have inquired about the forward, but as of now, the price remains steep, potentially evolving as the trade deadline approaches. They just added Joel Edmundson and have cap space to do more, but they lack the draft capital the Devils are likely looking for.
