Maple Leafs Have Held ‘Exploratory’ Talks on Nikishin, Edvinsson

The Toronto Maple Leafs are not done adding this season. And given the recent injury to Chris Tanev, it’s no surprise the club is poking around two RFA defensemen. According to a recent post by the Fourth Period, the Leafs have check in on Alexander Nikishin of the Carolina Hurricanes and Simon Edvinsson of the Detroit Red Wings. However, there is a caveat: These are “exploratory” talks and haven’t really gotten very far at the moment.