DONE DEAL: The Blockbuster Deal Between San Jose Sharks And Toronto Maple Leafs Is Done…

On October 30, 2024, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks executed a significant trade:

Toronto Maple Leafs received:

Defenseman Matt Benning A third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft A sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft

San Jose Sharks received:

Defenseman Timothy Liljegren

This trade aimed to bolster both teams’ defensive units and provide strategic draft capital.

Liljegren, a 25-year-old Swedish defenseman, had been with the Maple Leafs since being drafted 17th overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He has played over 200 regular-season and playoff games in the NHL. citeturn0search9

Benning, 30, joined the Sharks in 2022 on a four-year contract. Prior to the trade, he had recorded two assists in 14 games during the 2023-24 season but suffered a season-ending injury in December 2023. citeturn0search10

This trade reflects both teams’ strategies: the Maple Leafs acquiring a seasoned defenseman and additional draft picks, while the Sharks add a young, promising defenseman to their roster.

For a detailed analysis of the trade, you can watch the following video:

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