Brad Treliving Eyeing Top Defenseman For Potential Trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs are actively searching for a defenseman to bolster their lineup, and we got confirmation that they looked for help from the Philadelphia Flyers.
Maple Leafs Eyeing Flyers' Ristolainen for Defense
The Maple Leafs, facing early season injuries, are scanning the league for a suitable defenseman. While there has been significant speculation about acquiring Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames, recent reports indicate interest in Philadelphia Flyers' Rasmus Ristolainen.
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Update: The Leafs looked at Philadelphia's Rasmus Ristolainen, but the Flyers, content with their team's performance, aren't keen on letting him go.
-Elliotte Friedman
-Elliotte Friedman
The Flyers, however, seem reluctant to engage in a trade involving Ristolainen, given their solid performance so far this season.
Elliotte Friedman reported in his 32 Thoughts column this morning that Toronto has shown interest in Rasmus Ristolainen.
«I don't believe the #Flyers are eager to give him away, and there's no rush for them to do anything while their group is playing well.»
Ristolainen has a $5.1M cap hit through 2027.
«I don't believe the #Flyers are eager to give him away, and there's no rush for them to do anything while their group is playing well.»
Ristolainen has a $5.1M cap hit through 2027.
Urgent Need for Defenseman Amplified as Klingberg Suffers Season-Ending Injury
The Maple Leafs' need for a defenseman has become more pressing with John Klingberg out for the season due to hip surgery. Given additional injuries on their defense line, Toronto is in dire need of a dependable defenseman to play significant minutes in the upcoming games.
Feel bad for Klingberg and wish him a speedy recovery post season!
Go get Tanev.
Go get Tanev.
With defensemen in high demand this year, the Maple Leafs will have to be proactive and assertive in their pursuit to secure a capable player for their team.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - Maple Leafs Pursuing Monster Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman
| POLL | ||
7 DECEMBRE | 253 ANSWERS Brad Treliving Eyeing Top Defenseman For Potential Trade Would you like to see Ristolainen traded to Toronto? | ||
| Yes | 149 | 58.9 % |
| No | 104 | 41.1 % |
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