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Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Trade Options for the Trade Deadline

ByMatthew 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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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 18: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles for the puck with Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the Prudential Center on December 18, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 18: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles for the puck with Damon Severson #28 of the New Jersey Devils during the first period at the Prudential Center on December 18, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Damon Severson

Another Devil caught in the line of selling during their rebuild is Damon Severson. Severson is just 25 years old, which may be a better option for the Leafs if they want a player with term.

Severson had 39 points in 82 games last season, which included 11 goals. He has a strong shot and can easily play top-four minutes.

Although he wouldn’t necessarily be my first choice for a trade, I could see why the Leafs may benefit in acquiring him. His play has been somewhat inconsistent at times, especially on the defensive end.

Let’s not forget the time he scored a goal for the Leafs…on his own net.

But he’s young and has plenty of room to grow. He can be a top four defenceman that is definitely an upgrade for the Toronto Maple Leafs current lineup.

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