Elliotte Friedman confirms the Maple Leafs plan for Cade Webber

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Julien Trekker
April 18, 2024 (12:08)

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The renowned insider Elliotte Friedman confirmed the Toronto Maple Leafs' plan for the young defenseman Cade Webber.

Brad Treliving hit a home run by getting the 6'7" defenseman Cade Webber. The 99th overall pick in 2019 by the Carolina Hurricanes is set to sign a contract with the Leafs, after his team got eliminated from the NCAA's Frozen Four.

Last night, the Leafs were in Tampa Bay, and he was spotted with the team.

Friedman just confirmed that he should sign a contract very soon with the Leafs.

Webber, 23, doesn't bring much offense to his team, but plays a very good defensive game and has a lot of mobility. He's not afraid to block shots and knows how to read the game in order to make the best possible decisions.

Earlier this season, he was even named best defensive defenceman in Hockey East.

"Never a doubt who was getting this award.

Congrats to Cade Webber on being selected as the Best Defensive Defenseman in Hockey East!"

Webber could play for the Leafs in the playoffs, if Sheldon Keefe believes he can help the team win. Against the Boston Bruins, adding a big defenseman, who can block shots, could be the key to the Leafs' success in the first round.

"He's our missing piece. Leafs in 6."

Do you think Cade Webber will play a game with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the playoffs?

UPDATE: Webber officially signed a deal!

"The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Cade Webber to a two-year, entry-level contract. The average annual value of the contract is $875,000.

Webber, 23, recorded six assists in 38 games during the 2023-24 season with Boston University. Webber helped the Terriers reach the 2024 Men's Frozen Four semifinals. The Meadville, PA native has posted 16 points (one goal, 15 assists) in 123 career NCAA games with Boston University. Webber was named Hockey East's Best Defensive Defenceman for 2023-24.

Webber was originally acquired by the Maple Leafs in a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes on March 7th, 2024. The 6'7, 210-pound defenceman was selected by Carolina in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft."