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Toronto Maple Leafs: Top 4 Assets Most Likely to be Traded

By Stephen Nixon

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Alex Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his eventual game-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 17: Alex Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his eventual game-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena on February 17, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 17: Alex Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs  . (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Alex Kerfoot ($3.5M)

Whether or not it’s the smartest decision to move on from Alex Kerfoot, his contract fits nicely in trade proposals.

Kerfoot is a very versatile player. His speed makes him valuable because he can jump up and down the lineup and play either wing or centre. Not only that, but he’s a great penalty-killer and can provide a little bit of depth scoring with 12 points in 26 games.

You can definitely upgrade on Kerfoot as the third-line centre, but he’s not going to hurt the organization in their run for the Stanley Cup.

The reason why Kerfoot may be more of a trade asset than maybe at the beginning of the season is because the third-line has been producing without him. The M-E-H line has looked great, thanks to Ilya Mikheyev and Zach Hyman, so the Leafs may look at Kerfoot as trade bait.

Currently making $3.5M, Kerfoot’s contract going out could be the difference in acquiring a superstar or not. The Leafs clearly want to upgrade the top-six, preferably the left-side, so Kerfoot’s deal could be intriguing for that opposing team.

With a few years left on his deal, Kerfoot’s contract is still incredibly appealing, but since the Leafs continue to be tight to the salary cap, any money coming out could be beneficial in making a monster deal.

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