"As the NHL schedule approaches its Olympic break, trade speculation continues to heat up across the league. Sportsnet hockey analyst Nick Kypreos released his latest NHL trade board this week, and three Toronto Maple Leafs, spanning a forward, a defenseman, and a goaltender, were among the notable names to make the list. After a recent five-game winless homestand and a six-game losing streak overall, Toronto fell ten points behind in the race for a playoff spot,"
"The first Leaf mentioned on Kypreos' list was goaltender Anthony Stolarz. The Sportsnet analyst pointed out Toronto's depth in goal as a reason Stolarz could be expendable, but stated the Leafs' goaltender has yet to play well enough to acquire a significant asset in a trade return. "A strong showing before the trade deadline might push his value up enough, and the Leafs will search the market.""
Trade speculation across the NHL has intensified ahead of the Olympic break, with three Toronto Maple Leafs — a forward, a defenseman, and a goaltender — emerging as potential trade pieces. Toronto's recent five-game winless homestand and six-game losing streak left the team ten points behind in the playoff race, increasing pressure to sell at the trade deadline. A subsequent three-game winning streak and the pre-Olympic schedule could temper selling plans. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz is viewed as expendable due to depth, but his inconsistent play limits immediate return value; a strong pre-deadline showing could raise his trade market value. Winger Bobby McMann is attractive because of low salary, impending free agency, and career-best production.
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