Toronto Maple Leafs: Colin Miller Trade Is up in the Air
The status of the Colin Miller to the Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumor is up in the air.
It couldn’t be any more confusing right now surrounding the possibility of the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Miller.
He was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft from the Boston Bruins as we all know.
From Boston to Vegas and later flipped to Toronto, that’s been the rumor since before the event started.
The rumor has turned into a whirlwind of different hockey folk giving their opinions.
As a result, I’m not sure if I should expect it or not.
From Bob McKenzie to Joe Haggerty and everyone in between, it’s quite unclear if this is going to happen or if it already has happened.
Let’s take a look.
Yes, No, Maybe
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Everything I’m about to list below was compiled by Mark Easson of NHL Trade Rumors.
Let’s throw all the different opinions out there in rapid-fire format.
Sound good?
As for all these Colin Miller to TOR rumors, driven in part by Dubas/Keefe connection, I’d never say never, BUT it may be more media driven.Miller to TOR may make all kinds of sense, and who knows, maybe it happens, but my understanding is it’s not been on their radar recently… Maybe that changes… – Bob McKenzie
First of all, sorry about that the media thing.
Secondly, the bigger media type were the ones to start the rumor.
Thirdly, I was just regurgitating the thought while putting my own spin on it.
However, Bobby is basically quoting Lloyd Christmas in saying there’s still a chance.
Also, remember that Lou Lamoriello does like to keep things tight.
Some More
The Maple Leafs are one of teams that are interested in Vegas defenseman Colin Miller. Trade a strong possbility. – Renaud Lavoie
Buddy over here seems to think this might happen.
I like it.
As for TSN’s Ray Ferraro, he thinks that Miller is pretty much a right-handed Jake Gardiner.
Que the hatred and love all in one.
Looking like Vegas intends to flip Miller to the Maple Leafs or someone else. – Joe Haggerty
Okay, now we’re getting another perspective that says the opposite (almost) of what McKenzie had to say.
In addition to Haggerty’s thoughts, we also have one more from Lance Hornby.
There’s lots of speculation that the Maple Leafs could trade for defenseman Colin Miller. – Lance Hornby
There you have it, some old/new information leading to utter chaos and at this point, I really have no clue if this is going to happen or not because of all the different statements.
Furthermore, that’s exactly why this rumor is very much up in the air due to all the confusion above.
That being said, I wouldn’t say don’t expect a trade, but I wouldn’t throw a party just yet.