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Toronto Maple Leafs: Most Likely to be Traded Next

By Reuben Gasee

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammates on the bench after he scored in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 28, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by teammates on the bench after he scored in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens during an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 28, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – OCTOBER 19: Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs.. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Alexander Kerfoot

Kerfoot has been on the Toronto Maple Leafs for one season and it could possibly be his only one. He was acquired from the Colorado Avalanche last season as part of the Barrie/Nazem Kadri swap and he’s apparently been made available for trade again despite signing him to a three-year contract as soon as the Leafs got him.

Kerfoot is a quality third-line center, especially on this loaded Leafs team up front. His first year in Toronto was the worst of his short, three year career tallying 28 points after putting up 40+ points the seasons prior.

His impact isn’t just on the stat sheets though. He’s a center that contributes on both ends of the ice which is a trait that is crucial in a center who kind of acts as the “third defenceman” when the puck is in the other teams’ possession.

Kerfoot is a player the Toronto Maple Leafs should look to keep as he’s a valuable asset to the team but if there’s an offer Dubas can’t refuse, he shouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger and trade him. If the Leafs were to trade him, they would probably need a combination of picks and prospects or picks and a defenseman that can contribute at the NHL level right now.

A team that is in need of a center would really benefit from having Kerfoot on their team. Perhaps a team like the Florida Panthers or Carolina Hurricanes would be interested in Kerfoot and would have what the Leafs need to get him.

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