"It's little wonder that the Leafs have been reportedly looking to get some reinforcements on the backend via trades, such as the rumours of them keeping tabs on Rasmus Andersson. It will not be so simple for GM Brad Treliving to execute any trade he may have in mind because of how few assets the Leafs have at their disposal and the lack of a first-round pick until 2028."
"Luckily for them, there is an option that has emerged that could help address their needs and only cost them cap space in Egor Zamula. Zamula was placed on unconditional waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins for the purpose of contract termination on Monday, a mere five days after he was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Philip Tomasino."
"There are a multitude of reasons why the Leafs should be among the teams that are at the front of the line to sign Zamula when he becomes a free agent at 2 p.m. on Tuesday. The Russian is a 6'3″ and 200-pound defensive defenseman who uses his frame effectively to block shots and close off shooting lanes while generating more offence than he surrend"
The Toronto Maple Leafs have struggled to maintain consistent defensive results all season, with problems defending the rush, messy zone exits, and frequent injuries. Matt Benning became the 11th defenceman used in Saturday's game against the New York Islanders, underscoring thin depth and ineffective defensive solutions. General Manager Brad Treliving faces limited trade assets and no first-round pick until 2028, making major acquisitions difficult and increasing reliance on waiver claims like Troy Stecher. Egor Zamula was placed on unconditional waivers for contract termination five days after being acquired for Philip Tomasino. Zamula is a 6'3" , 200-pound defensive defenseman who uses his frame to block shots, close shooting lanes, and contribute offense.
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