"The Leafs, along with several other teams, have been linked to the defenseman. With how well the Maple Leafs have played, they have put themselves back in a position to be buyers. They have won eight of their last 11 games and are one point back of the Bruins for the final wild card spot in the East. Hamilton is a player who will not just help the Leafs this year but for the foreseeable future."
"Hamilton is in the middle of a very solid season. In 42 games this season, he recorded five goals and eight assists for 13 points. He's on pace to get around 25-30 points, which is right around where he's been throughout his career. He's also been an analytical darling this season. According to Natural Stat Trick, he has a 54.79 CF%, a 53.45 SCF%, and a 54.54 xG%. He's also has decent defensive metrics, having a 29.68 xGA and allowing 120 High Danger Scoring Chances."
Rumors indicate the Toronto Maple Leafs are pursuing defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who was recently a healthy scratch and demoted in New Jersey, increasing trade speculation before the Olympic break or at the deadline. The Leafs have won eight of 11 games and sit one point behind Boston for the final Eastern wild-card spot, positioning them as potential buyers. Hamilton has five goals and eight assists in 42 games and strong analytics: 54.79 CF%, 53.45 SCF%, 54.54 xG%, 29.68 xGA, and 120 high-danger chances allowed. He would likely slot into Toronto's top-four and quarterback a power-play unit.
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