I am not sure Leslie put it across as a real rumour, but more of a possibility. I think very few teams wouldn't table an offer to Rantanen's camp if he goes UFA. Leslie spoke about Conroy being able to go big game hunting this off-season after talking about Rantanen, so I think it was really just an example that came across as a rumour - at least that's how I interpreted that conversation with Kyper and Bourne.
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