Maple Leafs Linked To Towering 6-Foot-4 Blue-Line Target

Toronto is back in the rumor mill, and this time the Maple Leafs are being tied to a defenseman who brings a little more size than the average back-end shopper. The appeal is obvious because teams never stop hunting for reach, range, and a body type that makes the crease look crowded. The question is whether the fit makes sense once the usual Toronto wish list meets cap reality. In this market, every defense target comes with a price tag and a storyline.