The Toronto Maple Leafs are favorites to sign former All-Star defenseman John Klingberg, according to Darren Dreger.

The wait for John Klingberg’s next NHL destination is nearly over with an announcement expected within the next 24 to 48 hours. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie (h/t Andre Leal of The Hockey News), the veteran defenseman is expected to finalize his decision by week's end,

Klingberg signed a one-year, $4.15 million contract with the Maple Leafs on July 1, 2023, after playing the 2022-23 season with the Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild. The defenseman played 14 games with Toronto — scoring four assists and averaging 20:33 of ice time — before undergoing hip surgery.

Maple Leafs fans will remember Klingberg from his brief time with the franchise during the 2023-24 season. After signing a one-year, $4.15 million contract to move to Toronto, the former NHL All-Star defender played only 14 games in a Leafs jersey before missing the rest of the campaign with a hip injury .

John Klingberg back to Toronto? Insider reveals Leafs leading the race for the veteran defenseman, with Oilers and Senators also in the mix.

John Klinberg has made his decision on a new home for 2024-25. The marquee veteran defenseman has signed with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday per NHL insider Darren Dreger. "John Klingberg heading to the Oilers," Dreger said on X. Edmonton was reported to be the front-runner to sign Klingberg, so this decision does not come as a massive shock.

Defenseman John Klingberg recently signed a one-year, $1,755,056 contract with the Edmonton Oilers. The 32-year-old returns to the NHL after undergoing major hip surgery during the 2023-24 season.

Klingberg will either be a brilliant addition for the Oilers or a quick audition that will be forgotten by fall.

John Klingberg began practicing with the Edmonton Oilers this week, joining his new teammates on the ice for the first time since signing a one-year, $1 million pro-rated contract last Friday (Jan.

The Oilers are still looking for depth after signing John Klingberg, which makes Ducks defender Brian Dumoulin a trade fit.

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