Elliotte Friedman Reveals The Next Major Trade Involving The Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving Should Steer Away From Rentals
With Nikita Zadorov off the table and now a Vancouver Canuck, Toronto Maple Leafs' General Manager Brad Treliving faces the challenge of fortifying his blue line through alternative means.
Renowned insider Elliotte Friedman emphasized the pitfalls of relying on rental players, especially given the Leafs' experiences last year. The departures of Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Schenn, and Noel Acciari in the summer left Toronto empty-handed after investing significantly in trades for these players.
Despite the challenges, there are still appealing options for Treliving, such as Sean Walker or Ilya Lyubushkin. The emphasis, however, is on avoiding the sacrifice of future assets for players who might depart after a few months.
The Perfect Trade Candidate Emerges For The Toronto Maple Leafs
An intriguing possibility mentioned is Chris Tanev, despite being a rental. As a Toronto native, Friedman suggests that Treliving might have a better chance of retaining him.
The trade deadline approaches, and the question lingers: Who should Treliving pursue to reinforce the Leafs' defense?
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| POLL | ||
2 DECEMBRE | 304 ANSWERS Elliotte Friedman Reveals The Next Major Trade Involving The Toronto Maple Leafs Who do you think the Maple Leafs should pursue? | ||
| Chris Tanev | 137 | 45.1 % |
| Noah Hanifin | 94 | 30.9 % |
| Andrew Peeke | 36 | 11.8 % |
| Sean Walker | 37 | 12.2 % |
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