TSN’s Insider Trading had a segment the other day in which they mentioned Toronto’s interest in Anaheim defenceman Sami Vatanen. This isn’t particularly surprising — it was speculated that the Maple Leafs were looking at defencemen when general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Mike Babcock popped up in Nashville during the Western Conference final between the Nashville Predators and Ducks.



It’s no secret that the Leafs need to improve the right side of their defence and Vatanen plays on the right side. Anaheim also needs to shed some guys for the expansion draft.



It makes sense, right?



The problem with that line of thinking is this: Vatanen is a good third pairing guy/power-play specialist. Toronto had one of the best power plays in the league but could desperately use some help on the right side when 5-on-5. However, a good third pairing guy (particularly one who costs $4.875-million per season) who’s...