Maple Leafs Ship Out 6-Foot-5 Defenseman to Blues in Surprise Deal

Toronto's making a move on the backend, dealing a towering defenseman to St. Louis in what could signal a shift in how the Leafs are approaching their roster construction heading into next season. The Blues get a physical presence on the blue line while the Leafs clear some cap space or make room for other priorities. This kind of trade often flies under the radar until you realize what it means for both teams' depth charts and their plans for the coming years.