The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently in the hunt for a playoff spot.
As of right now they are two points out of third in the Atlantic Division, sitting in the second wild card playoff spot. If the Toronto Maple Leafs are serious about making the playoffs this season, then they better think about making the necessary preparations needed to not only make the playoffs, but to also take a worthwhile run for the cup.
This year’s NHL trade deadline is on Feb. 28, and the Leafs have a few holes they should be looking to fill.
Take this as a small shopping list of some pieces and moves that the Leafs should be looking to complete if they wish to successfully improve their team.
In all honesty, I think the Leafs do not have to change much of their roster to keep their success going. They may be young and inexperienced, but the core of the Leafs seem unshakeable right now.
The Leafs are competitive right now, but not necessarily shooting for a cup. This places them somewhat in between being a buyer and a seller.
Primarily, the Leafs should be sellers more so than buyers at the deadline, like any rebuilding team, however there are also a few things they can buy that perhaps would benefit the team for the better.