Trusted NHL Insider provides some pretty eye-opening information relating to Chychrun and the Leafs

Over the weekend, things have seriously picked up surrounding a potential Jakob Chychrun trade after the Arizona Coyotes had healthy scratched Chychrun for what the team called "trade related reasons". There were plenty of reports linking Chychrun to teams like the Leafs, Oilers, Kings, Flames and Bruins, so naturally, when the healthy scratch took place, it sent the insiders into a frenzy as they all tried to get the inside scoop as to where he might be headed.

Obviously, Chychrun wasn't moved this weekend, and there were also reports that the Leafs and Oilers are not believed to be the frontrunners in the race. The team who appeared to be the frontrunner was the LA Kings, but after a report from Nick Kypreos, suggesting that 2021 8th overall pick Brandt Clarke would be the centerpiece of a trade for Chychrun was debunked, we're essentially back to where we started and nobody seems to know exactly what will happen with the Yotes' top trade chip.

On Monday morning, NHL Insider Darren Dreger joined First Up to discuss the Leafs' level of interest in Chychrun. Dreger mentioned that he does not believe that the Leafs are even in the running, contrary to prior reports suggesting that they might be a favourite to acquire the skilled blueliner, who is locked up to a very reasonable contract for two more seasons after this one, carrying a $4.6M cap hit.

Dreger also mentioned that there's no question that the Leafs do need to add some pieces ahead of the deadline, and echoed his sentiments that the Leafs were never a top contender for Chychrun.

I think we're all growing pretty tired of the Chychrun saga. I, for one, can't wait until he's finally dealt so we can all stop talking about it.

Insider Reveals Likely Decision for Maple Leafs and Easton Cowan

Maple Leafs Lose Three Players to Injury Following Thursday's Pre-Season Clash With Detroit

Leafs Assign 15 to Marlies; Place Forward on Waivers

Insider Reveals Leafs Expected to Get to Within 50 Cents of the Salary Cap With Pair of Signings

Goaltending Expert Gives Maple Leafs Surprising Nod in Atlantic Division Goalie Rankings

Easton Cowan Reveals Plans to Add a New Element to His Game to Emulate Max Domi

Popular Podcast Host Apologizes to Leafs star Mitch Marner, Makes Wild Prediction for his Contract Year

Maple Leafs Forward Forced to Deactivate Social Media Accounts After Receiving De*th Threats

Suspension Appears Likely After Leafs Defenseman Drilled in the Head by Dylan Larkin

Maple Leafs Have First Official Goalie Controversy of the 2024-25 Season on Their Hands