A converted defenseman entering college, Schmaltz played under now-Leafs assistant coach Dave Hakstol for the University of North Dakota (64 points in 125 games), leaving UND after three years at the same time that Hakstol departed for the Philadelphia Flyers head coaching job. Hakstol will be running the defense pairings on the Leafs bench this season, so Schmaltz may have something of a leg up over the competition for the final right defense spot — which as of now is basically just Justin Holl, with an outside shot that Timothy Liljegren could mount a push in camp.
Analysis: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Jordan Schmaltz in exchange for Andreas Borgman
