Maple Leafs can’t afford to trade defenceman despite trade rumours

Mar 5, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesAs the trade deadline approaches, the Maple Leafs have featured a lot of players who could be on the way out, as they are in desperate need of a shakeup. With the playoffs seemingly drifting further and further away, the Leafs will transition into sellers for the first time in a decade. With a very small group becoming untouchable, it leaves the rest of the team available for trade. One player the Leafs can't move on from, despite recent rumours about Simon Benoit.

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