"The Maple Leafs should consider attempting to acquire Dougie Hamilton. Although Hamilton has struggled this season with the Devils, a fresh start, especially in his hometown, could be what Hamilton is looking for. The Maple Leafs' defence core has been very inconsistent this season, showing signs of improvement as of late, but with Brandon Carlo out indefinitely, the Leafs could use stability until then. This season, Hamilton has registered four goals and four assists with a -8 in 29 contests this season."
"The Maple Leafs are currently sitting towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are still looking to contend. With stars William Nylander playing well this season, and Matthews not quite hitting his stride yet, Hamilton could complement not only the blueline but also offensive production as well. On the right team, Hamilton could blossom back to the offensive defenceman he was just a few years back, totalling 74 points in the 2022-23 season."
Dougie Hamilton has appeared in trade rumours with the New Jersey Devils reportedly discussing moving on from the Toronto product. Hamilton is in the fifth year of a seven-year contract with a $9 million annual cap hit. He suffered a lower-body injury in a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens and is expected to miss about a week. Hamilton has four goals and four assists with a -8 rating in 29 games this season. The Maple Leafs face defensive inconsistency and Brandon Carlo is out indefinitely, creating a roster need for a right-shot, puck-moving defenceman who could regain prior offensive form.
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