Getty The Toronto Maple Leafs missed out on a UFA blueliner, with Morgan Rielly being the main reason for the situation.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were reportedly in hot pursuit of a UFA defenseman this summer. Well, several teams were. But it seemed like Toronto was the frontrunner for this former San Jose Sharks blueliner.
However, everyone was surprised to find that Mario Ferraro had signed with the Winnipeg Jets. In the end, the 27-year-old signed a three-year deal worth $12 million, leaving the Maple Leafs in the dust.
It has now become clear why Ferraro passed on
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