"McMann, 29, is a pending unrestricted free-agent, earning $1.3 million AAV against the cap, and he does not have any trade protection on his deal, giving Treliving free reign to cash in. There's been plenty of speculation on what the Leafs will do ahead of the deadline, specifically with McMann, so let's assume Treliving follows through with 'sell mode' and moves some of his complementary pieces."
"Might as well get the easy one out of the way first. The Oilers have been linked to McMann for the past few weeks as they look to upgrade their top nine and add some more speed to their lineup. McMann's as fast as they come, he's shown great finishing ability with his 19 goals in 56 games this season, and he'd certainly give the Oilers some lineup versatility, as he can slot in on either wing, on each of their top three lines."
"The Sharks were in on Artemi Panarin and had interest before it was made known he'd only go to the Los Angeles Kings, so we know GM Mike Grier is looking to upgrade his roster for a serious playoff push this season. The Sharks enter the break just three points out of the second wild-card position in the Western Conference, with a game in hand, so Grier's likely going to be aggressive heading into the deadline."
McMann is a 29-year-old pending unrestricted free agent earning $1.3 million AAV with no trade protection, making him an asset the Maple Leafs can move. Toronto general manager Brad Treliving could enter 'sell mode' and trade complementary pieces like McMann ahead of the deadline. Edmonton has been linked to McMann to add speed and finishing; he has 19 goals in 56 games and can play either wing, but the Oilers have limited cap space and lack a 2026 first-round pick. San Jose is pursuing upgrades for a playoff push and values McMann's speed, finishing and physicality.
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