Beloved Veteran May Be Done in Toronto
The contractual future of TJ Brodie, one of Toronto Maple Leafs' top defenders, remains in limbo, sparking speculation of a potential departure.
Past Partnerships and Present Predicaments
TJ Brodie's professional relationship with Brad Treliving traces back to their time in Calgary, with Brodie serving under Treliving's management when he was the General Manager of the Flames. However, Brodie's recent comments in an interaction with Luke Fox of Sportsnet about his ongoing tenure in Toronto have fueled speculations.
When asked about his willingness to continue with the Maple Leafs, Brodie affirmed, "Absolutely, but let's wait and see how things unfold."
Upcoming Changes in Toronto
33-year-old Brodie, with only a year left on his current contract, faces an uncertain future with the Leafs potentially parting ways with him before the next offseason due to an abundance in defensive strength. At present, retaining him seems a more prudent choice. However, Treliving's careful evaluation of Brodie's performance and worth in the long run might dictate the final decision.
Treliving's fiscal responsibility, with upcoming contracts of Nylander and Marner, necessitates meticulous budget allocation, possibly limiting the space for veteran defenders like Brodie.
Can they win a cup before this chapter ends?
As Read on HockeyPatrol - Top Maple Leafs Defenseman may be on his way out of Toronto
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 2 | 52 ANSWERS Beloved Veteran May Be Done in Toronto Do you think TJ Brodie will extend in Toronto? | ||
| Yes | 18 | 34.6 % |
| No | 34 | 65.4 % |
| LIST OF POLLS | ||
| G | A | PTS | ||
| Jason Robertson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Chandler Stephenson | - | 3 | 3 | |
| Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jalen Chatfield | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mikael Granlund | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Roope Hintz | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Wyatt Johnston | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Brandon Montour | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| William Nylander | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mitch Marner | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Jaden Schwartz | - | 2 | 2 | |
| John Tavares | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Jamie Benn | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Evgeny Dadonov | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Yanni Gourde | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Pontus Holmberg | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Fraser Minten | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Ryan Poehling | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Jack Roslovic | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Daniel Sprong | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Complete stats | ||||
| STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Hurricanes | 18 | 14 | 4 | - | 28 | |
Capitals | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | |
Wild | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 27 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Devils | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
Stars | 18 | 12 | 6 | - | 24 | |
Golden Knights | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | |
| Conference | Cumulative | ||||||