The NHL was alive with excitement as the Toronto Maple Leafs sent defenseman Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks.
In return, Toronto snagged Matt Benning, a solid defenseman, along with a valuable third-round pick for the 2025 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft.
As part of the deal, the Leafs will get the earlier of the two third-round picks the Sharks had, thanks to prior trades with the Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche…