All Signs Suggests The Toronto Maple Leafs Are On The Verge of Trading This Defenseman
When the Leafs acquired John Klingberg this offseason, they probably envisioned him running the top power play unit and putting up lots of goals and points. Instead they've gotten one of the worst defenders in the league who can occasionally get an assist. Now the team is in an odd situation where they may be looking to move on from him just a few games into his tenure with the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs Being Very Secretive About Klingberg's Status
The Leafs have been very secretive with Klingberg, an odd move considering they just acquired him. Nick Gosse from Leafs Digest explained the situation.
The Leafs have been struggling defensively this season as their blueline, which was thin to begin the season, has suffered multiple injuries. The team's cap situation makes it difficult for the team to work around the issue as well. Leading the way in terms of poor defensive play has been John Klingberg. The 31-year-old defenseman has been one of the worst defender in the entire league this year and it shows.
Klingberg 'Precariously Close' To Not Being On The Maple Leafs Anymore
The Leafs signed defenseman John Klingberg to a one-year 4 million dollar contract this offseason and now we know why they were not willing to give him more term. It seems that that team does not want to commit to him and they are already looking to move on from the veteran blueliner after a disappointing start with the team.
@mirtle & @JDBunkis weigh in on the Maple Leafs' plan for John Klingberg.
Toronto Maple Leafs Holding Klingberg Out For Potential Trade Reasons?
Leafs fans are tired of this game of cat and mouse the Leafs are playing with Klingberg. Nick Gosse from Leafs Digest does not speak for all Leafs fans, but he does raise some good points. Klingberg's injury status is at least a little bit suspicious. Especially with trade rumors surrounding Klingberg.
The Leafs will have to come up with something big if they want to move on from Klingberg this season. His value is likely negative given his cap hit and performance over the past two seasons. Regardless, we will just have to wait and see what they do with him. They cannot keep him out with a phantom injury forever if that really is what is happening.
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