Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Trade Targets for Brad Treliving

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Trade Targets for Brad Treliving

No. 1: Chris Tanev

It’s been reported that the Calgary Flames are looking for a young prospect in return for Tanev, which I don’t love the Leafs, but it all depends who that “prospect” is.

Based on his age, you could technically consider Timothy Liljegren a prospect, although he was drafted in 2018.

This would not be a good trade, as it’s entirely possible, even likely, that Liljegren is the better player right now.  Before he was injured, Liljegren was posting great numbers in a top-four role and should be one of the closest things the Leafs have to untouchable.

I’d hate for them to give up Liljegren for Tanev and don’t think that would improve the roster, however let’s disregard who they’d have to give up and focus more on who they’d be getting with Tanev.

The Toronto, ON native has 730-plus games of NHL experience and someone who’s a defense-first, defenseman. The Leafs clearly don’t need any defenseman who can contribute offensively, as we’ve seen that fail with John Klingberg, so bringing in someone like Tanev would be a welcomed fit.

As much as his experience helps, he’s not going to make the Leafs a contender by any means but he will help solidify the core.

They would still need to add another player, like the few I’m going to mention, but I would like to see the team trade for this player.