Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the “Shanaplan.” He is the steady presence that Toronto needs in any playoff run.
Arizona is up against the standard playing contract maximum of 50 and would likely want just a pick in return or picks. The Coyotes may even be willing to retain a little salary. Hjalmarsson does have the rest of this year and next year at $4.1 million. Keep that in mind.