So who’s really in the market for a OA upgrade now? Does Kingston move on from Lalonde and get a OA d man or forward? Does Oshawa upgrade on D’amato
I would think Brampton will upgrade on Leskovar. Oshawa will likely upgrade on D'Amato if Roobroeck doesn't come back before the deadline.
The other possibilities are Barrie (Zach Wigle), Kingston (Gage Heyes and Nolan Lalonde), London (Jacob Julien), and Saginaw (Andrew Oke).
Saginaw has been loyal to Oke for a long time so I don't see that changing. Lalonde was acquired by Kingston in the offseason so I don't think they trade him. Only way I think either move is if the Soo is willing to move Charlie Schenkel.
Wigle and Heyes are good role players for their teams who wouldn't move unless the right player is available. Barrie could use another game-breaking offensive talent but I don't see one on the market. Kingston could use a better goalie and if they don't get that they would be smart to get an OA d-man to limit the quality scoring opportunities that their goalies will face.
London is always hard to tell because Hunter likes continuity on his teams but Julien has struggled. He has 15 PTS in 27 games while carrying a team-worst -8 rating. If Hunter sees a better centre out there, like Owen Allard from the Soo, I could see him making that move