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Toronto Maple Leafs: Buying a Bought-Out Defenseman

The Toronto Maple Leafs have submitted their expansion protected list with no surprises. While the Leafs made no pre-expansion deals for a defenceman there are now some freebies available. The Leafs are looking to upgrade their defence. . Dan Girardi is the first casualty followed by Francois Beauchemin. Anaheim has added to the list with the buy-out of Simon Despers.

While Toronto Maple Leafs fans wait patiently for news of trades, let’s have a look at the first three buyout casualties.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Francois Beauchemin

Francois Beauchemin signed a 3 year $13.5 million dollar contract with the Colorado Avalanche in 2015-16.