On the latest Insider Trading, Pierre LeBrun reported interest on the Leafs‘ behalf in big, physical left-shot defenseman Jacob Middleton of the San Jose Sharks, while Chris Johnston reports that the Leafs remain active in the trade market for upgrades at all three positions.
LeBrun on the Middleton sweepstakes:
A number of playoff teams from the East continue to check in with San Jose on Jacob Middleton. The price is right: $725k is his cap hit. He has had a wonderful story — he was signed to an AHL deal by San Jose, and this year he has played a top-four role alongside Erik Karlsson and Brent Burns.