Toronto Maple Leafs obtain Cade Webber from Typhoons for draft choose
The Toronto Maple Leafs procured college defenseman Cade Webber from the Carolina Storms in trade for a sixth-round choose in 2026.
Webber is still unsigned whereas in school, so the bargain is for his rights. The Leafs will got to sign him some time recently Eminent 15 or else his rights will terminate and he’ll ended up a UFA. The same goes for Veeti Miettinen and Mike Koster, whereas Brandon Lisowsky – a WHL winger – will have his rights terminate in the event that not marked some time recently June 1.
Webber was drafted 99th in general by the Storms back in 2019. The 23-year-old stands has went through the pat four seasons at Boston College, enlisting six focuses in 30 recreations. That ties a career-high set final year as a junior. Webber has one objective and 16 focuses in 115 career recreations with BU whereas racking up Hockey East all-academic group respects in three successive a long time. Webber stands tall at 6-foot-7
Webber’s securing gives the Leafs a few additional protective profundity with either the Toronto Marlies or Newfoundland Growlers, as long as he signs. Webber was not anticipated to sign with the Typhoons, so the move may be a low-risk bargain for the Leafs to undertake and get a few additional offer assistance encourage down.
Webber is the third defenseman obtained by the Leafs over the past two weeks after acquiring Ilya Lybushkin final week and Joel Edmundson prior within the day.
The Maple Leafs will confront off against the Boston Bruins this evening at 7:
00 PM ET some time recently traveling to Montreal on Saturday.
