Top 3 Left-Wingers Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade For

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TORONTO,ON – FEBRUARY 8: Tanner Pearson #70 of the Vancouver Canucks skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs . (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Tanner Pearson

The situation with the Vancouver Canucks is scary right now. Hockey takes a back seat to people’s health, but assuming that Vancouver will still be active at the deadline, acquiring Pearson could be something for the Leafs to consider.

The 28-year-old isn’t having the best campaign of his career, but nobody’s performing at a high level with the Canucks, so he can’t be completely blamed.

Pearson fits a mold that would be perfect on the second-line with the Leafs. He has good size, can score, but potentially most importantly, has shown that he can deliver in the playoffs. The Stanley Cup champion with the LA Kings had a great playoff run during the 2013-14 season, scoring four goals and contributing 12 points in 24 games.

You might not think those stats are amazing, but as a rookie that’s a great contribution.

Vancouver has been rumored to be working on an extension with Pearson, but if they can’t come to an agreement, he would be a great addition to the second-line in Toronto.

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