Maple Leafs Acquire Connor Dewar from Wild Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs have bolstered their penalty-killing unit by trading for forward Connor Dewar, aiming to improve their special teams performance.

• The Maple Leafs traded a 2026 fourth-round pick and forward prospect Dmitry Ovchinnikov to the Minnesota Wild for Connor Dewar.
• Dewar, known for his penalty-killing prowess, is expected to strengthen the Leafs' special teams, currently ranked 22nd in the NHL.
• The 24-year-old center has scored 10 goals in 57 games this season and is praised for his speed, defensive reliability, and coachability.
• Dewar's acquisition is seen as a move to add depth and energy to the Leafs' lineup, particularly in the bottom-six forward group.
• The trade comes as the Leafs seek to become tougher to play against, highlighted by recent struggles against teams like the Boston Bruins.

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