Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable: Free Agent D Targets

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 29: Toby Enstrom #39 of the Winnipeg Jets skates against the Nashville Predators in Game Two of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena on April 29, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Toby Enstrom /

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 19: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) is having none of Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) attempt to get fancy, and continues to play the man. Toronto Maple Leafs VS Boston Bruins during 2nd period action in Game 4 of Round 1, of NHL playoffs at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

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.

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