The Toronto Maple Leafs inability to acquire sought-after defenseman Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks has caused much reaction.
Especially, since the Toronto Maple Leafs were quick to sign polarizing defenseman John Klingberg early in free agency after a down year.
On top of that UFA defenseman Matt Dumba went weeks on the market until the Arizona Coyotes stepped up and signed him.
It was rumored the Leafs were in on the recent Karlsson talks. Former GM Kyle Dubas beat them to it by acquiring Karlsson for his new team in Pittsburgh.