Why the Maple Leafs Acquired Conor Timmins from the Arizona Coyotes
In search of the defensive depth the Toronto Maple Leafs sent 6-foot-9 forward Curtis Douglas to the Arizona Coyotes to acquire a depth defenseman. The Toronto Maple Leafs needed an extra defenseman. They also didn’t have any contract slots to just go pilfering through the waiver wire. On Wednesday, the Maple Leafs did what they had to do and acquired Conor Timmins from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for 6-foot-9 prospect Curtis Douglas. As first reported by Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports, the Coyotes were set to place Timmins on waivers but there was fear he would be claimed had…
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