Jack Roslovic Closing In on Decision - Is Toronto Still in the Mix?

With Calle Jarnkrok and David Kampf still on the roster and eating up cap space, there needs to be a move made soon if Toronto wants any hope of signing Roslovic, but the fact nothing has materialized in the slightest; that hope is dwindling.

We heard rumors as well that Roslovic wants to sign for $3-million per season on his next deal, while the Maple Leafs could afford it (if they hit the salary cap overage) they still have to be compliant come October, so they would rather move pout a body first.

Last season was a very solid one for Roslovic, who exploded for 22 goals and 39 points in 81 games and would fit perfectly anywhere in the top-nine. He's hit 20 goals twice in his career and can offer at least serviceable defense though would be better suited to play with some protection.

Brad Treliving needs to get something going quick, not only to help his team out but to potentially silence the prospective backlash he'll get for not adding enough when he could have, and might be regretting some previous acquisitions.

Roslovic is also garnering attention from the KHL and while it's likely he finds a job in the NHL, there's always the possibility.

But he has to play the hand he is dealt with, and until he can turn a pair (Jarnkrok and Kampf) into a Roslovic-sized jackpot, it's going to be more hearsay as the days and weeks pass.