"Let's start with the 6-foot-7 Stanley, a former first-round pick, the rugged blueliner is having a career season, recording eight goals and 15 points through his first 45 games. The towering Stanley is a presence on the ice and would give the Leafs another defenceman who doesn't mind using his body, blocking shots, or dropping the gloves when called upon to protect himself or his teammates. Stanley is logging 16:15 of ice-time per game and primarily plays 5-on-5, however, given his long reach, and willingness to eat pucks, Craig Berube could see him as an option for the Leafs' second penalty-kill unit."
"Stanley's two-way game has always been underrated, he's a fluid skater, and finally this season he's broken out, creeping closer to double digits in goals. He has a booming slap shot and has been able to get it off more this season, resulting in him chipping in with some much-needed secondary scoring, which is likely one of the many reasons he's seeing more ice-time. Stanley is a pending unrestricted free agent, and is set to hit the open market for the first time, so it's likely he sees it through and hears from other teams on July 1st."
Winnipeg sits second-last in the Western Conference at 19-22-6 after a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto. The Maple Leafs are seeking upgrades on the blueline and could align as trade partners with the Jets. Toronto could target Logan Stanley or Luke Schenn, or both, to add depth on defence. Stanley, a 6-foot-7 former first-round pick, is having a career year with eight goals and 15 points in 45 games while averaging 16:15 of ice time. He brings physicality, shot-blocking, penalty-kill potential, and is a pending unrestricted free agent who could be either a rental or longer-term option.
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