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Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Trade Options for the Trade Deadline

By Matthew Rodrigopulle

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 08: Assistant coach Paul McFarland (L) and head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs Sheldon Keefe (R) look on from behind the bench against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 8, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 08: Assistant coach Paul McFarland (L) and head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs Sheldon Keefe (R) look on from behind the bench against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 8, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON-Toronto-DUBAS.The Maple Leafs announced today the promotion of Kyle Dubas to General Manager. Brendan Shanahan was on hand for the announcement..October 30, 2012. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /

The NHL Trade Deadline is quickly approaching and the Toronto Maple Leafs have a short window of opportunity to improve this team.

GM Kyle Dubas has been making trades in the last couple of days, but there are still a few holes on the Toronto Maple Leafs left to fill as Monday’s trade deadline approaches.

For one, the Leafs really need to add to their blue line, especially with Morgan Rielly injured for the rest of the season. A top four defenceman is probably the most important thing on the Leafs shopping list right now, especially after the Leafs fixed their backup goaltending situation by acquiring Jack Campbell.

If a top four defenceman isn’t available, I’d like to see the Leafs pick up any right-handed defenceman who can be both a depth piece and an upgrade over Cody Ceci.

Toronto Maple Leafs at the Trade Deadline

Secondary to a defenceman is a versatile winger. With the recent injury to Andreas Johnsson for the rest of the season, the Leafs left wing depth is looking thin.

Currently, the Leafs have a decent amount of cap space available because of LTIR relief, which would allow them to pick up a player or two as long as players on the LTIR are out until the playoffs, when there is no salary cap. The Leafs could really use this to their advantage to fill their holes.

With all that said, here are a few names I think the Leafs should look into heading into Monday’s deadline.

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