Rumor: Two defensemen that might interest Lou Lamoriello by July 1st.

Should the Leafs try to sign them?

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Rumor: Two defensemen that might interest Lou Lamoriello by July 1st.
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Should the Leafs try to sign them?

Jonathan Willies from The Leaf Nation wrote an interesting paper on Thursday about whom the Leafs should pursue this off season to patch their defensive squad.

It’s quite clear for everyone, the Toronto Maple Leafs need a good right-shot defenseman, and the imminent NHL expansion draft could ease the process for Lou Lamoriello by July 1st.

Two defensemen could raise the interest of Lou Lamoriello by July 1st according to Willies.

 “Jason Demers could be a phenomenal fit for the Leafs. Toronto doesn’t need a power play defender, but rather someone capable of doing yeoman’s work against strong opponents at both even strength and on the penalty kill." Wrote Willies. 

Mark Pysyk would be a solid addition, too, and he’s well suited to the role of a shutdown defender. Although less of a sure thing than Demers, he’s younger and will certainly be cheaper, and could grow alongside the Maple Leafs’ core.He continued.