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

Klingberg hasn't played an NHL game since being in the lineup for Toronto vs. the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 11, 2023.

John Klingberg struggled with health in the last couple of NHL seasons, only skating in 17 games last season. After having season-ending hip surgery with the Maple Leafs last season, Klingberg has spent time in Toronto training this season.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman John Klingberg is nearing a return to the NHL. He is an unrestricted free agent and last played for Toronto last season.

The former Wild defender John Klingberg wants to make a return to the NHL, reports say. According to Darren Dreger, Klingberg wants to make a return after recovering from hip resurfacing surgery that he had in 2023.

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, free agent defenceman John Klingberg is nearing a return, and the Ottawa Senators are one of the teams that has expressed interest in signing the player. John Klingberg is closing in on resuming his NHL career.

Dreger listed the Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Edmonton Oilers as key teams to watch as Klingberg nears a decision. The Maple Leafs originally signed Klingberg to just a one-

John Klingberg is looking to make his NHL return, and three Canadian teams are interested: the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Ottawa Senators.