His arrival has created a surplus of talent on the Leafs' blue line, potentially leading to the departure of a defenseman.
T.J. Brodie has been part of the Toronto Maple Leafs for the past three seasons, experiencing varying playing time during his tenure. While Brodie is a dependable two-way defenseman capable of logging considerable minutes, he doesn't bring about game-changing offensive or defensive talents. The arrival of Klingberg renders Brodie and his five million dollar cap hit expendable. Given the Leafs' current projection of being over the salary cap, a contract move is necessary. Clearing Brodie's contract would help them align with their financial needs.