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,

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

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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in the running to bring back defenceman John Klingberg. TSN’s Darren Dreger reported Tuesday that the Leafs were one of the five-to-seven teams that expressed interest in acquiring his services,

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 is trying to resurrect his career after spending more than a year working his way back from double hip resurfacing surgery.

The Oilers have added defenseman John Klingberg after recovering from hip surgery and missing the first half of the season

Defenseman John Klingberg is nearing a decision on where to sign for the remainder of this season, and the Toronto Maple Leafs remain among several teams expressing interest. After having hip ...

The Maple Leafs' dependence on their 'Core Four' forwards is even more pronounced this season as their blueliners struggle to put up points. That's not likely to change.

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