- The Toronto Maple Leafs went all out to improve their defensive depth this offseason with the additions of Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson on long-term deals. Still, they reportedly went after another big-name defender who turned down their offer. Brandon Montour had a strong season with the Florida Panthers and helped bolster their defensive lineup to lead them to a Stanley Cup championship. On an expiring contract, Montour leaving was a possibility the Panthers were hoping didn’t come to fruition, but it did as he chose to join the Seattle Kraken on a long-term contract. In a recent statement, Montour admitted he considered a contract offer from the Maple Leafs but ultimately decided to turn it down. While the Maple Leafs should be happy with the moves they made this offseason, it stings knowing there was one more strong defensive addition they tried to make, and couldn’t make it work. e Fit With the Maple Leafs?
Montour not signing with the Maple Leafs after considering them will have some fans wondering what could have been if he decided to join the team. One big thing to look at is where he would have fit in the lineup, and it’s clear he could have slotted into the second-pairing on the right side alongside his former Panther teammate Ekman-Larsson. Instead, it seems like Timothy Liljegren will get the
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