Leafs add former 2nd round pick TJ Brennan to bolster D

Signing 24-year old Brennan to a one year deal provides depth on the back end for the Buds, while also protecting against potential holdouts by any of Gardiner, Gunnarsson, Franson or Fraser.

The former Buffalo Sabres prospect was traded to Florida Panthers this year and scored 9 points in 19 games. At a reported 600k for a single season, look for Toronto to bump that up and add a year or two if he plays big minutes at NHL level. TJ also had 35 points in 36 games for Rochester Americans this past season, playing for the Sabres' AHL affiliate.

Toronto Maple Leafs Top Six looking tight for 2013-2014!

Clarkson gives Kadri a solid right winger

Lupul - Bozak - Kessel
JVR - Kadri - Clarkson

The next six could still see major changes, however at this point it could be:

Orr - Bolland - Kulemin
McLaren - McClement - Colborne

Kadri, Gardiner, Franson, Bernier, Gunnarsson and Fraser are still to be signed. Look for Nonis to add another NHL defenceman or perhaps a couple 2-way deals to provide depth and insurance against any holdouts in our current D-men group.

Hoping Kadri and Gardiner can each get 4 to 5 year deals, with Franson and Bernier in the 3 year range and the others 2 years each.

GO LEAFS GO!