Top Trade Targets for Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs Revealed by Toronto Reporter
A new report by Steve Simmons highlights potential trade targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been linked to multiple forward options who could be perfect fits under head coach Craig Berube's system.
Toronto Sun analyst Steve Simmons believes that the best fits for the Toronto Maple Leafs are Yanni Gourde of the Seattle Kraken, Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders, & Alex Wennberg of the San Jose Sharks.
Other, more connected reporters have linked these specific players to Toronto already as potential options for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Analyzing Reported Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Options
Yanni Gourde seems to right now be the player most connected to for a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Numerous reporters, including TSN's Pierre LeBrun, have linked Gourde to the Leafs as an option at 3C.
Gourde, 33, has six goals and 16 points in 34 games this season for Seattle.
One question is his size. At 5'9, Gourde isn't the biggest player but can play physical if needed. Will Brad Treliving, a valuer of size, go for the smaller Gourde as their solution?
Nelson, 33, has 10 goals and 21 points in 38 games this season for the Islanders. A reliable two-way center, Nelson has the overall game Toronto is looking for, but has been quiet recently in recent games with just four points in his last 10 games.
Laughton, 30, has eight goals and 21 points in 38 games for the Flyers this season. Like Nelson, Laughton is a solid two-way forward. Laughton, a native of Oakville, Ontario, has been linked to Toronto.
Alex Wennberg is a player who has been discussed less as a potential trade target for the Leafs compared to the other three, likely because he seems the least likely for the team to acquire.
Wennberg, 30, has eight goals and 18 points in 40 games played this season for the San Jose Sharks. Wennberg has not played at his peak in the past few years, and his $5M contract until 2026 may be too rich.
All four players fit the Toronto Maple Leafs need for a two-way center who can provide an offensive boost for Toronto, but many options seem on the table for the Leafs who seem almost certain to make a major addition to their roster eventually this season.
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