Leafs’ $60 Million D-Man Could Be On the Move

Toronto is clearly working the phones, and this one has the feel of a deal where both sides are trying to save face while getting what they need. A high-priced defenseman creates the kind of cap puzzle that forces a team to explore middle ground, not just dream scenario trades. The Leafs are in that familiar spot where the math matters almost as much as the hockey, and every extra dollar changes the conversation.