Pagnotta: Maple Leafs’ Bobby McMann a ‘prime target’ for Oilers |
We are deep into silly season, so names are being thrown around among NHL fan bases like they’re going out of fashion.
There’s an understanding among Edmonton Oilers fans that the team doesn’t have much money to spend. That has put them out of the running for someone like Artemi Panarin, and probably any of the big fish the St. Louis Blues are dangling. However, with the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent regression, Bobby McMann’s name has been mentioned in the capital city.
The rumour initially started on Oilers Now during Bob Stauffer’s conversation with Elliotte Friedman. The two subtly mentioned that McMann would be an ideal fit in Oil Country. From there, the speculation spread like wildfire and is quickly becoming a legitimate interest in Edmonton.
McMann is an Alberta native, born in Wainwright, just east of the city. He played his junior hockey with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the AJHL before moving on to Colgate University, then flourished in his late 20s with the Maple Leafs.
The Toronto forward is 29 and a pending unrestricted free agent. His cap hit is only $1.35 million, with a........