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New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald has emphatically quashed talks of actively shopping the 31-year-old forward, Tyler Toffoli.
"I'm not shopping Tyler Toffoli... Tyler knows how much I'd like to bring him back, but unfortunately, right now, there's a possible term difference," Fitzgerald was quoted as saying by The Hockey News.
Fitzgerald acknowledged interest from other NHL teams, but insisted that he won't hastily part ways with Toffoli.
"But the reality is teams have called on him, and what a return looks like; I wouldn't be giving away a player, my leading scorer, that's for sure, just to gain future assets. But the reality is those future assets could help us down the road."
Toffoli currently leads the Devils in scoring with an impressive 44 points in 61 games. He has 26 goals and 18 assists, with eight power-play goals under his belt.
He is currently in the final year of a four-year, $17 million contract and is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Acquired from the Calgary Flames in June 2023 for Yegor Sharangovich and a third-round pick, Toffoli was brought in for his goal-scoring, fitting into the team's top-six alongside Nico Hischier and Timo Meier.
3 Possible Landing Spots for Tyler Toffoli
Toronto Maple Leafs: With a focus on bolstering their defense, the Maple Leafs could pursue Toffoli. Adding him to their offensive powerhouse would strengthen their playoff aspirations.
Edmonton Oilers: Seeking depth in their top six, the Oilers could find Toffoli to be an ideal fit. His addition would complement their second lineup by allowing Mattias Janmark to play freely.
Los Angeles Kings: A reunion with Toffoli could invigorate the Kings' forward group, providing a significant boost as they vie for playoff contention. Toffoli's familiarity with the organization (he played in 515 games before being traded) and his proven goal-scoring abilities make him an enticing target for Los Angeles.
