Exploring Different Trade Scenarios for the Toronto Maple Leafs
By Jeff Borsuk
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t appear like they’re done upgrading their roster.
With the current composition of the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is room for improvement and they have the assets to help make it happen.
Darren Dreger agrees. He mused over twitter, “Sense is, Dubas isn’t done, which emphasizes an all-in approach.” This could very well be the direction Toronto takes over the coming days.
The bulk of the trades in the NHL have historically come on deadline day. This gives the Leafs time to dig deep into their pockets and pay for someone that makes them a true Stanley Cup contender.
Even though General Manager Kyle Dubas has already made a big move in acquiring Ryan O’Reilly along with Noel Acciari, he needs to do more.
That’s because it appears Dubas’s job is possibly on the line. To save it, he needs to be willing to sacrifice future assets and chase a ring. If this isn’t the route Dubas chooses and the Leafs have another early postseason exit, he could be watching another general manager making the decisions on the players and picks he protected.
The Leafs are poised to make another big move and there are players on the trading block that will help them go deep into the playoffs. Toronto has options, but they need to spend wisely on finding the right player(s) to help them win now.