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3 Maple Leafs that should no longer be used as trade bait

Which Toronto players should be kept instead for the stretch run in order for success in the second half?

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Throughout the 2025-26 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs often found themselves among the conversation of swirling rumors of potential players that could be traded from the team. Who could fault the trade rumors, as the Maple Leafs struggled mightily coming out of the gate and was looking for ways to bolster the club before it was too late.