The Leafs Need To Fire John Klingberg Into The Sun

The Leafs Need To Fire John Klingberg Into The Sun

Let’s just call a spade a spade; John Klingberg sucks. There is absolutely no reason why any NHL should employ Klingberg to play among their defense core. Klingberg brings absolutely nothing to the table unless you’re trying to tank. Then he certainly will help you lose.

There is really only one answer here. The Leafs need to fire Klingberg directly into the sun. The guy is totally unplayable. He’s the worst defensive defenseman in the league and it’s not even arguable.

The stats back it up.

The eye test backs it up.

this is some defense. pic.twitter.com/epFSwPnnbv

— Shayna (@hayyyshayyy) November 9, 2023

John Klingberg Stinks, Why Would Anybody Want Him?

I have absolutely no idea what Brad Treliving was thinking when he signed Klingberg. They didn’t just sign Klingberg. They gave this guy $4.1 million and he’s totally unplayable. The good news is it does seem like the Leafs are kinda paying attention. It seems like the Leafs are on the verge of making him a healthy scratch.

Klingberg's D partner today is Conor Timmins, who is wearing a red non-contact sweater. Early indication Klingberg would be a scratch tomorrow night vs. Calgary. #Leafs

— Terry Koshan 🇺🇦 (@koshtorontosun) November 9, 2023

The sad part is this Leafs team is really good. William Nylander is so gross in a good way. Auston Matthews is a goal machine. Matthew Knies is a really nice young player with promise. Joe Woll is playing well despite the terrible defense in front of him. In reality, this should be an easy fix. I just hope they’re willing to acknowledge it and fix the mistake.

When Reaves and Klingberg are on the ice together or separate Toronto has been outscored 8-21

When they’re on the bench Toronto has outscored teams 18-10

Seems like an easy problem to solve

— Banksy (@Banx_Leaf) November 9, 2023

This reminds me on a separate side note. Ryan Reaves is a problem right now too. The only difference is he’s on the 4th line so he’s not on the ice as often. I genuinely don’t know what that guy brings to the table at this stage of his career.

Went and watched the last shift again and it's just ridiculous how much of a sideshow this is. Reaves isn't protecting anyone, or backing anyone up, he's running around for 45 seconds doing chintzy shit to anyone he can catch up to trying to up his count. What's the point here? pic.twitter.com/JyH7cbMhhe

— Jeff Veillette (@JeffVeillette) November 9, 2023

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