When the Leafs traded Daniel Winnik for Brooks Laich and a second round pick, they also acquired a pretty good prospect. Get to know the Leafs newest right-handed defensemen.
It's no secret the Leafs have needed right-handed defensemen in the depth chart. Both the NHL roster and its AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, have often run six left-handed defensemen this season.
After Lou Lamoriello and Leafs management made a late Sunday night trade to deal Daniel Winnik and a fifth round pick for Brooks Laich, a second round pick, and prospect Connor Carrick the team added to their thin right-handed depth chart on the backend.