This could throw a wrench in some trade plans.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger P.A. Parenteau, who's expected to be dealt prior to Monday's trade deadline, left Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens and will not return, the club confirmed.
The injury does not appear to be serious.
PA Parenteau suffering from muscle cramping. #tvasports
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) February 28, 2016
Following the trading of James Reimer earlier in the day, Parenteau represented Toronto's last great hope of reeling in draft picks or prospects at the deadline, but the idea of sitting him out to protect his value doesn't appear to have been in consideration.
I asked Mike Babcock yesterday if there was any thought to sitting a player for this game because of trade scenarios. His answer: "No."
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 28, 2016
The 32-year-old has recorded 16 goals and 16 assists in 59 games this season.
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