The Toronto Maple Leafs made a surprising waiver claim earlier this week, one that could make one defenseman a trade chip going forward.
The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised the hockey world by claiming Troy Stecher from the Edmonton Oilers after the blueliner hit waivers earlier this week. When looking at the current state of the Leafs’ blue line, the deal made sense.
The Maple Leafs needed a right-shot defenseman with Chris Tanev and Brandon Carlo on the shelf.