Mitch Marner
Mitch Marner’s potential of being traded does exist, though it too soon for that to happen. Marner is still fresh off a long and drawn out contract negotiation. It netted him a six-year deal worth $65.358 million. This works out to give Marner an AAV of $10.893 million per season.
Even though there are doubters who are staunch in their belief that Marner is overpaid, now is not the time to trade away the crafty winger. He has been one of the highest-scoring players in the NHL since his return and just the sort of man you want on your side.
If Toronto ever does deal him they’ll need to do it before his no-move clause kicks in for the final couple years of his contract.
Chances of being dealt prior to the trade deadline: 0%
Morgan Rielly
There are a pair of reasons why Morgan Rielly isn’t getting dealt at the deadline. He is the cornerstone of the Toronto Maple Leafs defense and he isn’t going to fetch as strong a return in a trade as he would if he wasn’t currently nursing a fractured foot.
Toronto needs Rielly in the lineup as they enter the postseason. Even if he was healthy the chances of him being moved are extremely slim. Hopefully, at the conclusion of his eight-week recovery window, Rielly will make his presence felt and help propel the team to be dominant on the ice.
Chances of being dealt prior to the trade deadline: 0%
Pierre Engvall
Pierre Engvall has been a quality ancillary player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. So far this season, according to hockey-reference.com, he has averaged just over 12 minutes per game.
In that time he has put up decent possession stats. Engvall owns an even-strength Corsi percentage of 52.8, which is 2.0-percent better relative to his team.
At just 23 years of age, there are certainly teams who believe that Engvall could be a good addition to their squad.
Obviously, he wouldn’t be the crown jewel in any major transaction, but he could be used as part of a larger package to help fetch a desired target.
Chances of being dealt prior to the trade deadline: 15%