Could Laurent Brossoit and David Perron choose the Toronto Maple Leafs?
James Mirtle of the Athletic: It would be difficult for the Toronto Maple Leafs to acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom or Linus Ullmark. The Maple Leafs are high on pending UFA goaltender Laurent Brossoit and could be a tandem option alongside Joseph Woll. Brossoit will look for a position where he will start regularly. It could cost $3 million for a short-term deal.
Ideally, the Leafs will add a right-handed defenseman who pairs up top and a center who will challenge the second line. If the Leafs sign Brossoit or Anthony Stolarz and get a cheap, two-way defenseman, they would have about $12 million in fair and center.
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If they can’t find a center, veteran depth on the wing in David Perron could be an option.
Defenseman Timothy Liljegren could be a chip for the Leafs to clear some salary. Forwards David Kampf and Connor Dewar could command more salary.
Adding more cap space will allow them to pursue UFAs including Brady Skjei, Matt Roy, Matt Duchene and Perron.
Top 10 free agent defense targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Jonas Siegel of The Athletic: Top 10 free agent defenseman targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs with a contract plan from Evolving Hockey (age and cap hit).
10. Jalen Chatfield – Carolina Hurricanes – Right Defense – Five years, $4.1 million
9. Brandon Montour – Florida Panthers – Right tackle – Three years, $6.5 million
8. Joel Edmundson – Toronto Maple Leafs – Both sides – One year, $1.2 million
7. Matt Roy – Los Angeles Kings – Right Defense – Five years, $6.1 million
6. Brett Pesce – Carolina Hurricanes – Right Defense – Six years, $5.5 million
5. Ian Cole – Vancouver Canucks – Both sides – One year, $2.5 million
4. Ilya Lyubushkin – Toronto Maple Leafs – Both sides – One year, $1.5 million
3. Brady Skjei – Carolina Hurricanes – Both sides – seven years, $7.5 million
2. Nikita Zadorov – Vancouver Canucks – Both sides – Three years, $4 million
1. Chris Tanev – Dallas Stars – Right Defense – Two years, $4.1 million
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