The Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing to enter the most critical offseason of the Shannahan-Era.
As we all witnessed in their first-round defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins, this team has more than a few weaknesses. Perhaps the most glaring of the bunch is on the blueline. The continued inability of the Leafs to trot out a consistently effective blueline has hamstrung the franchise for years.
Now, with a new crop of D-men set to hit the open market, the opportunity to solidify their biggest roster hole presents itself. Will they swing for the fences to land the big fish? Or will they take a chance on an undervalued asset?
Well, the EIL staff strove to answer that question. In roundtable format, no less. This week’s question:
Which Free Agent Defenceman Should the Leafs Target?
Read on to find out.