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5 NHL Free Agents Who Could Instantly Transform the Toronto Maple Leafs

By Jeff Borsuk

MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: President Brendan Shanahan and assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser of the Toronto Maple Leafs talk prior to Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: President Brendan Shanahan and assistant general manager Hayley Wickenheiser of the Toronto Maple Leafs talk prior to Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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#5 – Matt Dumba

Matt Dumba has only known one team his entire NHL career. He is the face of the Minnesota Wild, but possibly, not for much longer.

That’s because after 10 years, he could be looking to move on.

Turning 29 in the summer, there’s a lot to like about Dumba from potential suitors.

He isn’t past his prime like a David Krejci or Patrice Bergeron (both of whom are pending UFAs for the Buins). He’s also able to play in a team’s top pairing, log massive minutes, and he shoots right.

Dumba joining the Toronto Maple Leafs would be nice for both parties. He gives the Leafs a better chance to win every night, and in return he gets to play with a group proven to be a sure entrant into next year’s post season.

While renowned for his offensive prowess, Dumba has also proven himself as a reliable defenseman.

His agility and speed allow him to excel in the defensive zone, providing stability and confidence to his goaltender and teammates. Dumba also adds a great deal of physicality for his team. His sandpaper style meshes will with his solid defensive abilities.

During the regular season this year, Dumba he threw 104 hits and put himself in position to accumulate 116 blocks. That continued in the playoffs. In the six  games Dumba played, he made eight blocks and threw 11 hits.

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