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Top 10 Tampa Bay Lightning Who Were Also Toronto Maple Leafs

By Mike Jack

Feb 25, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) works out prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) works out prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Toronto Maple Leafs, Anton Strålman
TORONTO – FEBRUARY 2: Anton Stralman #36 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Ottawa Senators during their NHL game at the Air Canada Centre February 2, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario.(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images) /

#7 Anton Strålman
Tampa Bay Lightning (2014-2019)
Toronto Maple Leafs (2007-2009)

Lightning Highlights
Led Tampa Bay Defense in Points 2014-15 (39)
7th Most Career Goals by a Lightning Defenseman (29)
6th Most Career Points by a Lightning Defenseman (130)

Anton Strålman was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 7th round (216th overall) in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

After two seasons, the Leafs traded Strålman with Colin Stuart and a 7th round pick (Matt DeBlouw) to the Calgary Flames for Wayne Primeau and a 2nd round pick (traded to Chicago who picked Brandon Saad).

Strålman would never play in Calgary though as he was traded again later that offseason to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 3rd round pick (Max Reinhart).

After two seasons with Columbus, Anton Strålman would sign with the New York Rangers for three seasons before signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2014.  During his first season with Tampa, Anton Strålman had career highs in goals (9) and points (39) and led Lightning defensemen in points.

Strålman spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning and became a top 10 defenseman in franchise goals (29) and points (130).  He would then move across the state to sign with the Florida Panthers in 2019.

In July 2021, the Florida Panthers traded Anton Strålman with Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2nd round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for 7th round pick.  As I’m writing this, Strålman (now 35 years old) is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent.

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