Ian Cole?

[digdug]

https://tipofthetower.com/2017/11/28/toronto-maple-leafs-ian-cole-potential-target-blueline/


I don't really know his game at all.

Is he someone the Leafs should be targeting?

[herman]

He's a left-handed shot-blocking defensive defenseman... as goodish as Hunwick but younger. I honestly hope we don't bother.

[Dappleganger]

He's a good player but not really what the Leafs need.

[Frank E]

I'm really hoping that Borgman starts to take some leaps in terms of development in his own zone.

[bustaheims]

If Pittsburgh is willing to eat some cap/basically give him away, sure - and that's pretty unlikely. If they want anything resembling fair value? Not really worth it for the Leafs. He's an upgrade to the 3rd pair, maybe.

[WhatIfGodWasALeaf]

No.

I might consider it if they gave us a decent pick to take him.

You don't take on a 28 year old who might be your 7th best dman when you've got young players already sitting and a log jam in the minors.

If they acquire a dman they have to be a legitimate tangible upgrade on what they already have.

Also, not sure that's a source I'd be running with. Friedman is solid.