Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg will undergo season-ending hip surgery, as announced by general manager Brad Treliving. The surgery is scheduled for the end of December, with a projected recovery time of five to six months. This means Klingberg will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season. The Leafs will have Klingberg's full cap hit at their disposal, potentially facilitating trade opportunities for the team. The news has raised questions about the team's defensive strategy and potential trade targets. Additionally, there are rumors of the Toronto Maple Leafs considering a trade for Rasmus Ristolainen from the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Treliving announces Klingberg to have hip surgery, will be shut down for season https://t.co/VX5o7wuv3i #leafs
Ambrogio Treliving announces Klingberg to have hip surgery, will be shut down for season https://t.co/VX5o7wuv3i #Leafs
John Klingberg’s Maple Leafs career is probably over. His Toronto tenure never got off the ground, writes @jonassiegel. Now, the team has clarity — and gaps on defense. https://t.co/YJfZwntJik https://t.co/Ti6Fa0w5hw
John Klingberg’s season is over. What’s next for the Maple Leafs? https://t.co/l6NDBYb1TL
"You've got clarity, which is really important. We've gone through this whole time saying is he or isn't he?" #Leafs have Klingberg's full cap at their discretion without worry about making room for it later. That might help move along a trade. ↩️ https://t.co/czlvdBqsvY
"You've got clarity which is really important. We've gone through this whole time saying is he or isn't he." #Leafs have Klingberg's full cap hit at their disposal without having to worry about making room for it later. That might help move along a trade. ↩️…
Brad Treliving says the Leafs have already “investigated” trades on D: “Would we like to help ourselves there? Sure. But having said that, what’s the cost and what’s the availability of players out there that ultimately can come in and make a difference?"
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman John Klingberg will have hip surgery at the end of December and will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season, general manager Brad Treliving said Wednesday: https://t.co/tQUbokRYWY
Treliving on Klingberg's surgery: "I'll have a better idea as we finalize what is going to get done and ultimately once they do the procedure of how long rehab is going to be, but it's safe to say a five-to-six month range." #Leafs
Brad Treliving says John Klingberg will undergo season-ending hip surgery. Five-six month recovery.
Surgery for Klingberg later this month. Season-ending #Leafs