Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Reportedly Back on the Trading Block

The Maple Leafs have become frequent trade partners with Western Conference teams in recent years -- more specifically, the San Jose Sharks.

This past off-season, the Leafs sent Ryan Reaves to California in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun in an attempt to clear cap space and improve their defensive depth.

In a salary cap move back in October of 2024, the Leafs and Sharks made a deal that saw Timothy Liljegren head to California in exchange for 2025 third-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick and depth defenseman Matt Benning.

San Jose has tried to move the Swedish blueliner this past off-season, but had no success.

Now, according to The Fourth Period's Dave Pagnotta, the Sharks are once again listening to offers for the pending unrestricted free agent.

The 26-year-old right-shot defenseman is in the final year of the two-year deal he signed with the Maple Leafs just prior to being traded to San Jose. In 67 games last season with the Sharks, Liljegren tallied six goals and 17 points, but has struggled mightily to begin this season.

At this point, it does seem doubtful that the Leafs would attempt to re-acquire the former 1st round draft pick, but I suppose stranger things have happened.