While there will be many NHL unrestricted free agents (UFAs) who will hit the market once it officially becomes the offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in contention for bringing in a desirable import player.
Kyle Dubas hit a home run by bringing over Ilya Mikheyev from the KHL in Russia. He may try and replicate that success by acquiring another player from the league, Alexander Barabanov.
There aren’t many rumours that have been circulating since the NHL went on hiatus. News of Barabanov shopping teams and considering the Leafs as one of his top three choices is significant.