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Toronto Maple Leafs: An Early Look at Potential 2020 Free Agency Targets

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammate Zach Hyman #11 after scoring the over time winner against the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 30: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammate Zach Hyman #11 after scoring the over time winner against the Buffalo Sabres at the Scotiabank Arena on November 30, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 3: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on October 3, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 3: Torey Krug #47 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on October 3, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images) /

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.

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.

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