After a phenomenal 2016-17 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now preparing for the 2017-18 season. One would have to imagine that on their shopping list is another top-pairing defenseman.
I mean, there’s only so many ways to improve the roster and acquiring an elite defender has to be the main objective.
The pickings are slim because trading for one of these guys will cost a lot in most cases. Not very often do we see big named defenders available in free agency and if we do, they’ll cost a lot.
Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, Kevin Shattenkirk.