Maple Leafs Reportedly Missed Out On Major Blue Line Upgrade Leaving Fans Disappointed
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Tom Banks
Nov 9, 2023 (6:24 PM)
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The Toronto Maple Leafs blue line has been an area of great weakness for this team early in the 2023-24 season, and Leafs fans are disappointed in missing out on a major upgrade this summer.
The Maple Leafs were reportedly targeting Matt Dumba this summer
With the arrival of General Manager Brad Treliving, the Maple Leafs were looking to make a huge splash this summer, but unfortunately, for whatever reason, that never came to fruition.
"I think the guy they really wanted on July 1st was [Matt] Dumba."
Unfortunately, Elliotte Friedman has now revealed that the team were chasing veteran Matt Dumba, and after he chose Arizona, they landed former Ducks and Stars blue liner John Klingberg.
A big change could be coming for the Maple Leafs blue line
Now, Klingberg could reportedly be the team's 7th defenseman when they battle the Calgary Flames at home on Friday, signaling that the team are just as disappointed in his play as their fans are.
Ultimately, there's still time for them to get rolling this season, with several names out there as potential upgrades from Klingberg, but it must be tough knowing that Dumba, who has been fantastic for Arizona this season was a major target, only for them to whiff on landing him.
As Read on The Hockey News - Report: Maple Leafs 'Wanted' Defenseman Matt Dumba During Free Agency This Summer
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