Over the course of their 102-year history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had some fantastic defensemen. Today I count down my top 5 of all time.
***Disclaimer*** My selections for best Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen are based off tenure, production, and influence.
Furthermore, I hold players who have played since the year 2000 in a higher regard in my rankings, as this is the era where I have first-hand knowledge.
That being said, and before we dive into my picks, I must list off some honorable mentions.
-Tim Horton (1184 GP, 458 PTS with TOR 1949-70)
–Jake Gardiner (551 GP, 245 PTS with TOR 2011-19)
-Dion Phaneuf (423 GP, 196 PTS with TOR 2010-16)
-Ian Turnbull (580 GP, 414 PTS with TOR 1973-1982)
Stats via Quant Hockey and Hockey Reference
Enjoy the list!