Montour confirms talks with Maple Leafs
Being a native of Brantford, Ont., Montour has always had a connection with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, whether it be through his friends, family, or the local media.
Brandon Montour has seen the Maple Leafs quite a bit during his four-year stint with the Panthers in the Atlantic Division. He saw a team that has been successful in the regular season by making the playoffs eight straight years, but going past the first round only once.
The idea of joining his hometown team did cross his mind and after his negotiations around the league, he decided that Seattle was the better fit.
“There were conversations [with the Maple Leafs],” admitted Montour. “When I looked at the roster and myself, I thought I could definitely help and it was intriguing. But there’s a lot that goes into [free agency] with my family and what they need as well as business decisions.
“There were definitely talks and we thought about it, but there were tons of options for us and we’re obviously grateful for Seattle and that experience.”
[via: TSN]
