Three teams linked to Zdeno Chara including the Maple Leafs

The Islanders are holding off on trading Chara until after Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, when he would surpass Hall of Famer Chris Chelios in games played by a defenseman.

Rosner's blog:

A league source told NYI Hockey Now that following Zdeno Chara's record-breaking night on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, the New York Islanders will explore the NHL trade market to move Chara to a Stanley Cup contender.

But the source indicated the Islanders and GM Lou Lamoriello are waiting for Chara to break the record before moving him.

Could Chara end up back in Boston? What about with the Pittsburgh Penguins or the Maple Leafs? - Stefen Rosner

More to come.

Credit: HF