Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Trade Options for the Trade Deadline

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 – FEBRUARY 7: Josh Manson #42 of the Anaheim Ducks skates against Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

Josh Manson

First on this list is Anaheim Ducks defenceman Josh Manson. Manson would be the perfect addition to the Leafs top four and I know Leafs fans would love to have him.

Manson’s name has come up for years in connection to the Leafs. His style of play is exactly what the Leafs have needed for years–strong defensive prowess and good with the puck.

Several teams have expressed interest in Anaheim's Josh Manson this season (and recently), including the Leafs and Jets, but while the Ducks are listening, they've told teams to blow them out of the water with a great offer or forget about him.
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 21, 2020

To top things off, Manson has a very favourable contract. Similar to the Jake Muzzin trade last season, acquiring a player with term is the way to go, especially with a blue line full of impending free agents.

Manson is currently signed to a contract with an AAV of $4.1 million through the 2021-22 season.

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