Treliving Officially Eyeing Two Top Defenseman on the Trade Market

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Julien Trekker
June 25, 2023 (1:55 PM)

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It's not a secret, Brad Treliving wants to reinforce his blue line before the start of next season.

There's been a new development in that area.

Treliving Eyeing Two Top Defenseman on the Trade Market

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported recently that the Maple Leafs are interested in Flames' Noah Hanifin and Flyers' Travis Sanheim.

Here's his statement:

"As we wait to see how/if this Flyers/Blues deal pans out, a few teams spoke with Philly about Sanheim, including the Toronto Maple Leafs. If Sanheim doesn't go to STL, I suspect those talks will pick back up (if they haven't already). Leafs also have poked on Hanifin in Calgary."

Hanifin and Sanheim in Toronto?

Hanifin has already told the Flames he didn't want to sign an extension with them. As for Sanheim, the Flyers are entering in a full rebuild mode.

Both players would be a great fit in the Leafs organization, but it would be surprising to see Treliving getting the two of them as Toronto's cap situation is tight.

Who would you like to see join the Leafs this summer?

As seen on Maple Leafs Daily -
Insider reveals that the Leafs have called on two of the top defensemen available in the trade market

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JUIN 25 \| 1623 ANSWERS Treliving Officially Eyeing Two Top Defenseman on the Trade Market Who would you like to see join the Leafs this summer?
Hanifin	753	46.4 %
Sanheim	151	9.3 %
None	339	20.9 %
Both	380	23.4 %
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