With the Maple Leafs coming off another rough loss, this time at the hands of the Dallas Stars, they are going to need all the firepower necessary to weather this sudden storm of terrible play.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are favorites to sign former All-Star defenseman John Klingberg, according to Darren Dreger.

The 32-year-old right-shot defenceman has not played since being placed on long-term injured reserve on November 23, 2023. Klingberg played 14 games last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs before being shut down for the remainder of the season following bilateral hip surgery.

Dreger listed the Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers as key teams to watch as Klingberg nears a decision. The Maple Leafs originally signed Klingberg to just a one-

The Leafs' pool has taken a hit in both quality and quantity after trading away many draft picks over the years.

The Dallas Stars face the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night for the second and final time this season. Entering Tuesday's match, the Stars are 27-14-1 while the Maple Leafs are 27-15-2. Dallas is 93-99-33 all-time vs. Toronto, including a 39-55-20 mark on the road.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly expressed interest in former Leaf John Klingberg. The Swedish defenceman hasn’t played an NHL game in over a year.