$8 Million defenseman called top trade target for Maple Leafs
$8 Million Defenseman Named Top Trade Target for Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing an $8 million defenseman as their top trade target ahead of the deadline. With persistent defensive struggles and a need for a reliable, top-pairing blueliner, the Leafs are looking to bolster their blue line to enhance their playoff chances.
Speculation points toward elite, high-priced defensemen like Calgary’s Noah Hanifin or St. Louis’ Colton Parayko, both fitting Toronto’s need for size, mobility, and shutdown capability. However, fitting an $8 million contract under the cap will require strategic moves, possibly involving key roster players, prospects, or draft picks.
General Manager Brad Treliving’s aggressive approach suggests the Leafs are all-in on making a deep postseason run. Expect Toronto to remain active in trade talks as the deadline approaches
