We are about two months away from the NHL Trade Deadline on March 3rd and Frank Seravalli has posted his list of 25 names on the trade block. Seeing as the Leafs are Cup contenders and are sitting third in the league standings, let’s have a look at which players on this list fit what the Leafs want.
Players to Avoid
Right off the bat, there are some constraints holding the Leafs back from acquiring certain players that narrow their list of options. Let’s go through these first.
Purchasing Power and Cost
The Leafs, as currently constructed and heading into next season, don’t have the purchasing power or cap space.