3 Big-Name Players Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn't Trade For

3 Big-Name Players Toronto Maple Leafs Shouldn’t Trade For

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 10: Claude Giroux #28 of the Philadelphia Flyers speaks to linesman Andrew Smith #51 during the first period between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Wells Fargo Center on November 10, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 10: Claude Giroux #28 (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

Everybody wants the Toronto Maple Leafs to trade for a big-fish, but there are a few names they should avoid.

Over the years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have always been rumored to be interested in a big-name. Typically it’s in free agency, with Brad Richards, Steven Stamkos or John Tavares, but for whatever reason the Leafs are always tied to the best names in hockey.

Toronto’s roster is a Stanley Cup favorite right now. Even if they don’t make a trade, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them advance far.

Wait a minute. Yes, it would be incredibly shocking to see them go anywhere in the playoffs because they haven’t won a round since 2004.

Anyway, if the Leafs went after one of these big-name players available, it could really help their chances at advancing and potentially winning a Stanley Cup.

Anytime you can add another great player is a good idea, right? Well, not every time because there’s unfortunately a salary cap and many other factors that go into acquiring some of these great names available.

As such, here are three big-names the Toronto Maple Leafs should avoid trading for at the NHL Trade Deadline.

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