The Toronto Maple Leafs could still make a few roster changes before or during the regular season, depending on how new coach Craig Berube shakes the lineup and makes his final roster calls.
The latest reports claim the Leafs would consider trading defenseman Timothy Liljegren as the team is still dealing with salary cap challenges just days before its season opener on Oct. 9. Despite signing a two-year, $6 million contract on June 30, Liljegren has fallen down the depth chart and has been practicing with the extras during the past few weeks.
Liljegren’s $3 million cap hit could be the main factor for the franchise to decide to move on from him in pursuit of quick roster flexibility.
According to The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel, the Toronto Maple Leafs are open to trading Liljegren, raising questions about his future with the team even if a transaction doesn’t happen in the next few days.
