NHL Rumors: 3 Teams to Target Luke Schenn This Offseason
Toronto Maple Leafs
It was a scene out of a movie to see Luke Schenn return home to where it all started. Schenn was drafted by the Maple Leafs in 2008 and returned to the team in hopes to win the Stanley Cup. However, he is on an expiring deal and there are some questions about whether he will re-sign with the Maple Leafs or hit the open market. There have been some reports that he already bought a house next to Leafs' legend Tomas Kaberle in Toronto, which could be an indication that he would like to say long-term. Toronto would be wise to bring him back next season, especially if the team does find playoff success.
Vancouver Canucks
Schenn is a BC native, who has a ton of family and friends back home, so it wouldn't be overly surprising if he wants to return back to Vancouver due to that reason alone. However, on ice, it seemed that he and Quinn Hughes had a ton of chemistry. Vancouver was also the team that believed he could be more than just a 6th-7th defenseman, so there could be some loyalty there for him to return.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames were a team that had significant interest in bringing Schenn in at the trade deadline. He fits their defensive strategy and could be atop their list of free agents this offseason. Schenn is a hard-working, hard-hitting defensive defenseman who could fit on a line alongside any of the Flames' offensive defensemen and build chemistry.
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