NHL Insider Reveals that the Leafs Are Talking With Major Free Agent Defenseman
An NHL insider has just revealed that the Toronto Maple Leafs are in talks with this major free-agent defenseman that could be a solution to their injury problems.
Chris Johnston Reveals the Leafs are in Talks with Ethan Bear
The Toronto Maple Leafs are becoming desperate for reinforcements on the blue line. With 3 of their top-6 defenseman out in Mark Giordano, Timothy Liljegren, and John Klingberg, it has been widely reported that the Leafs are active on the trade market for a defenseman.
Now, TSN's Chris Johnston has revealed that the Leafs are exploring other options to acquire a defenseman as well, which includes exploring the free agency market. Their target? Ethan Bear.
Chris Johnston on Insider Trading says the Capitals are keenly interested in Ethan Bear, they're a team to watch, the Canucks, Leafs, Devils and Penguins have shown interest as well.
Bear is coming off surgery this offseason, which is the primary reason he remains unsigned at this point in the year.
Bear Would Be a Nice Addition to the Leafs Blueline
Unfortunately for the Leafs, they are strapped for cash that they might need to sign a defenseman. With how in-demand defensemen are right now, it's likely Bear will garner a contract that the Leafs currently can't afford.
..Ethan Bear, you are a Leaf?
Wait. Ethan Bear is a UFA? Iiiiiiiiinteresting.
Bear's last contract with the Carolina Hurricanes was a 1-year deal with a $2.2 million AAV. The Leafs would need to cut some costs in order to make a deal work with a slight pay raise.
As seen on Maple Leafs Daily - "Leafs reportedly talking with free agent defenseman"
POLL |
Do you think the Leafs should sign Bear? |
Yes | 207 | 61.8 % |
No | 128 | 38.2 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Chris Gerics Update on Sean Durzi's Injury Should Kickstart Utah HC's Trade Talks With the Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
3 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Arber Xhekaj Sends a Clear Warning to the Rangers and Jacob Trouba Following the Hit on Justin Barron |
|
3 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Insider Gives Update Regarding Max Pacioretty's Injury Status |
|
4 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente John Tortorella at the Center of Pressing Issues in Philadelphia |
|
4 hours ago | By Chris Gerics NHL's Punishment Problem: George Parros' Anti-Leafs Bias and Inconsistent Rulings in the Case of Ekman-Larsson |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Conor Sheary Placed On Waivers In Shocking Move |
|
6 hours ago | By Chris Gerics The NHL Makes a Decision on Max Domi's Questionable Punch to the Back of the Head of Adam Fantilli |
|
7 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Are on the Verge of Making a Major Mistake with Matthew Knies |
Previously on HockeyPatrol