Maple Leafs Trade Assets Revealed After Sheldon Keefe Calls Out Brad Treliving For Help
Sheldon Keefe Asks for Help From Brad Treliving
After last night's loss against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Toronto Maple Leafs' head coach Sheldon Keefe asked for help.
Here's what he said:
"It's the NHL, we need saves, we need points and we need wins. So I'm sure (GM Brad Treliving) is going to consider everything," said Keefe.
"Keefe: "Mistakes get magnified when you don't get saves."
The Leafs have been struggling between the pipes all season long, and it's mainly on Ilya Samsonov.
The Russian goalie hasn't been good, but with Joseph Woll's injury, there's not other viable options right now.
Once he's ready to come back, Treliving could look at his options to trade Samsonov.
Meanwhile, there's a few other things the GM could trade.
Exploring the Leafs' Trade Assets
First, let's start by removing Matthew Knies, Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan from the equation. The Leafs' top three prospects are basically untouchable, according to many fans and experts. What else could the Leafs use to bolster the lineup for this year's playoffs?
2024 or 2026 first-round pick
First round picks can get you far in this league. The Leafs already traded their 2025 pick, but have a few more in stock.
The 24 -year-old forward scored 14 points in 45 games with the Leafs. With his low salary, he could interest many teams looking to bolster their bottom six.
Topi Niemelä
He's probably the best defenseman playing for the Marlies right now. The small defenseman doesn't fit in Treliving's usual preferences for bigger defensemen, but his talent could convince the GM to keep him. However, he could be an attractive prospects for other teams.
Nick Robertson
Robertson hasn't been constant over the years. He struggled with injuries since he got drafted by the Maple Leafs, and it affected his development. Despite a strong start with the Marlies this year, he struggles to bring the same production in the NHL.
Hildeby, drafted by the Leafs in the 4th round of the 2022 draft, could also be traded by the organization. The 22-year-old, 6'7" goalie has been good so far this season in the AHL. He could be of great interest to many teams looking for a young and talented goalie.
Do you think the Leafs will make a blockbuster trade before the deadline?
As seen on The Athletic - What can the Maple Leafs trade? What should they trade?
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