The Maple Leafs announced three veterans will be scratched for Wednesday's game in anticipation of the return of Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy.

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Quinn Hughes trade chatter is only just beginning, the Edmonton Oilers are weighing multiple goaltending scenarios—including a potential blockbuster—and the Vancouver Canucks may be preparing to move out veterans, with Evander Kane ’s name circulating heavily.

Auston Matthews is set to return for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Columbus Blue Jackets after a lower-body injury. Forwards Matthew Knies and N

This was supposed to be the season of cap flexibility for the Leafs. Instead, too many players aren't playing at the level they're paid to.