Rumor: Maple Leafs Targeting Free-Agent Defensemen

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be busy this offseason as general manager Kyle Dubas is looking to refresh his roster. While it remains to be seen if a big name gets traded, the team will be active with some free agents. According to a source close to the team the Leafs are discussing signing a physical defenseman.

3 Defenseman on the Maple Leafs Radar

Jamie Oleksiak, Dallas Stars: The hometown kid has been a beast for the Stars for several seasons now. This past year he appeared in 56 games and recorded 14 points, however the towering 6'7 defenseman is known for being a security blanket out there. He's physical, loves to stick up for his teammates and would be the perfect compliment to the Maple Leafs core.

Adam Larsson, Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers and Larsson continue to talk contract but if he goes to market the Maple Leafs will inquire about the price tag. Larsson would be an upgrade to Zach Bogosian for Toronto, but will be more expensive. Last season in 56 games, he recorded 10 points, averaging just under 20 minutes a night of ice-time.

Travis Hamonic, Vancouver Canucks: The 30-year-old Hamonic is open to other teams besides just Western Canada this summer and the Leafs could be a match. The team needs right-handed defensemen and will have interest in a short-term deal for Hamonic. Last season he recorded 10 points in 38 games.

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