"Everyone involved is still focused on finding a trade for Dougie Hamilton as a resolution. Just not a sense that anything is imminent at this point. The fact that he's got two more years on his deal at $9 million a year is a complicating factor. Carolina and Toronto are among the potential fits. Let me stress potential. Of course, he was with the Hurricanes and played well there."
"Hamilton saw his best offensive production a few years ago with 74 points in 82 games in the 2022-23 season, but has since seen a decline, and missed most of the 2023-24 season with a left pectoral injury. Still, he's a reliable defender, brings size at 6-foot-6 and 230 pounds, and can eat big minutes for Toronto, averaging 21:37 a night so far this season. At 32 years old, he brings veteran presence, but is still likely to have a few good years of hockey left in him."
"So what could the Maple Leafs give up in return? Toronto doesn't have a ton to offer right now in terms of prospects or draft capital. A young defender like Ben Danford could be attractive for the Devils, but would be a big loss for Toronto's prospect pool. There are also cap complications, with Toronto currently holding"
Dougie Hamilton has entered trade discussions after a recent scratch by New Jersey, and the Devils are actively seeking a resolution. He carries two years and a $9 million annual cap hit, which complicates trade possibilities and likely requires salary retention. Carolina and Toronto are cited as potential fits, though Toronto would not absorb the full cap hit. The NHL's Olympic roster freeze from February 4 to 22 shortens the timeline for a move. Hamilton posted 74 points in 2022-23, missed most of 2023-24 with a pectoral injury, and offers size, heavy minutes, and veteran presence at age 32. Toronto's limited prospects, draft capital, and cap constraints complicate potential return packages.
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