If there’s one thing everyone knows about Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Brad Treliving, it’s that he loves a big defenseman. He continued his trend a day before the NHL trade deadline and went out on March 7 to acquire another big man.The Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes struck a deal in which the Ontario capital acquired Cade, 6’7″ left. -handed defender.
Weber had one goal and 17 points in four varsity years, but is known as a defensive player. It will be interesting to see if the team gives him time with Topi Niemelä, who is a year younger than the new addition and is the best offensive defenseman in the organization.The 23-year-old Webber was selected in the fourth round. Hurricanes in the 2019 NHL Draft, two rounds later. The Maple Leafs selected Nicholas Robertson.
Twitter account @LeafsRealist put together some clips of the plays Webber was involved with at Boston University, and it looks like he’s strong in front of the net. for his own goal, punishing players who choose to get in front of the goaltender.During his draft year, Webber played primarily in the US High School Prep League, but also played seven games for the US U18 National Team.
After being drafted, the American-born defenseman would spend one season with the British Columbia Juniors Chief Player for the Penticton Vees in the A-League before heading to Boston University, where he would play alongside likely future overall pick Mack Celebrin..
