Maple Leafs May Be Forced to Rethink Trade Strategy, per Elliotte Friedman
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman opened up in his recent 32 Thoughts article about Toronto potentially needing to adjust their trade target ahead of March 7.
From frugal players to
superstar pipe dreams, there are many ways Brad Treliving can improve his team for now, though it may come at a cost of their future.
One thing that hasn't changed is Toronto wants control, and they desire a player with more term on their deal than an upcoming free agent.
But with some options slipping away, and Toronto not sitting with the best collection of assets, what is the team going to do? Elliotte Friedman has a idea of how they'll shift gears if they lose out on what they want.
Elliotte Friedman Says Term Matters But Isn't A Deal-Breaker
"Toronto's preference for a center is term. Might not be what ends up happening, but it's what they prefer."
Preference is always desired when it comes to your ideal option but if the perfect option somehow falls into your lap, how can you say no?
But he's a free agent, and while Toronto would love to keep him, he isn't going to cost a fortune when it comes to an extension, and if you look at Toronto's cheap signings this season; they've provided a lot more value than initially believed.
Toronto may need to shift gears when it comes to acquiring the pieces they want. They've taken a chance before on players who perhaps didn't fit the mold, but have brought a positive impact. There's always a diamond in the rough somewhere.
Time for Brad Treliving to start digging.
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