Edmundson, acquired by Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs at the last trade deadline, has officially joined another organization. His status as a free agent was confirmed when the free agent market opened, and only a few minutes after he was eligible to sign a contract, he did so.
To replace Edmundson, the Maple Leafs signed Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, two of the most sought-after defensemen on the market:
While Edmundson's departure could have hurt the team, Treliving made key acquisitions to replace him. With Tanev and Ekman-Larsson, the Leafs' blue line promises to be interesting to watch next season.
As for the Kings, they got a good player for a reasonable price. Edmundson's leadership and defensive reliability could help LA finally get past the first round of the playoffs following three straight eliminations at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers.
