Brad Treliving, the current Maple Leafs' GM and former Flames GM, might be looking to acquire some of his former players via trade.
As reported by Eklund, the anonymous insider:
First, let's remove Matthew Knies from the scenario. The Leafs are unlikely to trade him unless they receive a significant offer in return. Knies is ready to join the NHL and make an impact on the ice. The Leafs have high expectations for him, and it's improbable he'll be traded.
If Toronto decides to make a trade, the likely candidates are Nylander, Liljegren, or some prospects.
Naturally, the player who would command the highest return is Nylander. If he becomes available, several teams would likely express interest. The question remains: Can the Flames present the best offer for him?
Even after acquiring Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri, the Flames could benefit from additional offensive power, and Nylander fits that mold. They would have to offer a significant package in return. A potential deal might involve the Flames sending Hanifin, while retaining a portion of his salary, and several high-quality draft picks in exchange for Nylander and Liljegren.
Do you think the Leafs and the Flames will make a trade?
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SEPTEMBRE 7 | 1063 ANSWERS RUMOUR: Two Canadian Teams Talking Blockbuster Trade Do you think the Leafs and the Flames will make a trade? | ||
Yes | 406 | 38.2 % |
No | 657 | 61.8 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Zachary Werenski | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
Sean Monahan | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Jesper Bratt | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Frederick Gaudreau | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Jack Hughes | - | 3 | 3 | |
Nikita Kucherov | - | 3 | 3 | |
Mackenzie Weegar | - | 3 | 3 | |
Kent Johnson | 2 | - | 2 | |
Alexander Wennberg | 2 | - | 2 | |
Mitchell Chaffee | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Matthew Coronato | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Marcus Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nick Foligno | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Conor Geekie | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Brandon Hagel | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Stefan Noesen | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Corey Perry | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Igor Sharangovich | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Dmitry Voronkov | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 19 | 16 | 3 | - | 32 | |
Wild | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | |
Hurricanes | 19 | 14 | 5 | - | 28 | |
Devils | 22 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 19 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 27 | |
Golden Knights | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
Panthers | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 25 | |
Flames | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 25 | |
Conference | Cumulative |