Torey Krug, Boston Bruins, Defenseman
2019-20 stats: 22 GP, 3 G, 15 A
Again, defense is going to be the position needing the most replacements this offseason, so here’s another option for the Leafs to look into.
Torey Krug has played great for Boston and most Bruins fans would tell you that. Krug is a strong defenceman who helps hold down the Bruins second pairing. An offensive machine, he’s scored at least 50 points in each of the last three seasons.
Slotting into the Leafs, he’d already be one of Toronto’s top blue-liners if he signed. He’ll definitely take a pay raise from his current AAV of $5.25 million, but again, it’s a possibility for the Leafs if either Muzzin or Barrie walk away.
Torey Krug in feature for @NHLonNBCSports on possibility of taking a hometown discount:
— Evan Marinofsky (@EvanMarinofsky) November 29, 2019
“As long as there’s a fair deal to be made, I want to be part of it and it’s gonna be in Boston”
In all honesty, I’m sure Krug will stay in Boston and probably sign an extension soon enough.
The team has picked up contract discussions and it seems like he wants to stay. But it’s always fun to wonder what could be if he came to the Toronto Maple Leafs.