The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dealt a blow with the announcement that John Klingberg, their veteran defenseman, will be out for the rest of the season due to a hip injury that requires surgery. As a result, GM Brad Treliving is now on the hunt for a replacement for the remainder of the season.
Treliving has Klingberg’s $4.15-million salary cap to work with and has identified three potential replacements from the Flames, Coyotes, and Flyers. Chris Tanev from the Flames, Matt Dumba from the Coyotes, and Sean Walker from the Flyers are all being considered as potential options. Each player brings different strengths to the table, and Treliving will need to weigh up the pros and cons of each before making a decision.
