Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable: Off Season Acquisitions

Feb 9, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) celebrates his teams goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Anaheim beats Buffalo 5 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 9, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brandon Montour (71) celebrates his teams goal during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Anaheim beats Buffalo 5 to 2. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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Carey Byron:

The Toronto Maple Leafs  don’t need a star defenceman  because they’re rare and will come at too high a cost.

Apr 16, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) vie for possession in the second period of game three in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) vie for possession in the second period of game three in the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Franson showed interest in returning, he’s a cheap option that is also an upgrade on our 3rd pairing at least. I like targeting guys on the Ducks. Had Shea Theodore in my sights a few years back.. may cost too much now but the ducks have a lot of depth there. Vlasic would also be a guy I’d have in my sights, though he’d be crazy expensive, probably.