The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant efforts to enhance their defensive lineup this offseason by signing Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to long-term deals. Despite this, they also pursued another prominent defender, Brandon Montour, who declined their offer. Montour had an impressive season with the Florida Panthers, contributing to their Stanley Cup victory. With his contract expiring, the Panthers hoped to retain him, but he opted to sign a long-term contract with the Seattle Kraken instead. Montour recently acknowledged that he considered an offer from the Maple Leafs but ultimately…
The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant efforts to enhance their defensive lineup this offseason by signing Chris Tanev and… Read more.
