Journeymen Defenseman John Klingberg Eyeing NHL Return

John Klingberg struggled with health in the last couple of NHL seasons, only skating in 17 games last season. After having season-ending hip surgery with the Maple Leafs last season, Klingberg has spent time in Toronto training this season. Now that Klingberg is getting close to returning, he has been talking with NHL Clubs about a potential contract.

NHL Insider Darren Dreger mentioned the Maple Leafs, Senators, and Oilers as serious contenders. Then has the Vancouver Canucks as a less interested landing spot for Klingberg.

While John Klingberg was on a one-year $4.5m AAV contract with the Maple Leafs last season, it’s highly expected his contract to finish this season would be closer to $1m AAV. While not needing assets to acquire Klingberg and the low AAV needed to sign him for a playoff run,

Klingberg was drafted in 2010 by the Dallas Stars at #131 overall. In 633 career games, Klingberg has registered 81 goals and 412 points in stints with the Dallas Stars, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild, and Toronto Maple Leafs.

ITR 37: Round Two – Inside The Rink

Join Chris and Conrad as they see how they did on their first round predictions, along with laying out their second round thoughts. Picking winners for Round Two!

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