"The Toronto Maple Leafs remain mired in their early-season struggles, currently sitting four points out of a playoff spot and near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. They are mired in a five-game losing streak at the time of filing, and while their most recent performance was their most promising yet, it was still not enough to end the drought."
"That's why it came as no surprise when Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday Headlines during the latest Hockey Night in Canada broadcast that the Leafs are looking to seek a hockey trade. As far as what would be going the other way, Friedman noted that none of the core pieces would be going anywhere and they are not interested in dealing away futures such as Easton Cowan and their 2028 first-round pick."
"The start of the 2025-26 season has not been kind to Carlo, who is struggling mightily with defensive clearances, boxing out opponents, and poor positioning. While it's true that he is being asked to play a lot more than he has been accustomed to during his time with the Boston Bruins, it has been a far cry from what the Leafs anticipated when they paid quite a bit to get him at last year's trade deadline."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are four points out of a playoff spot and positioned near the bottom of the Eastern Conference early in the season. The team is enduring a five-game losing streak and has yet to break the drought despite a more promising recent performance. Management recognizes remaining runway to improve but acknowledges NHL standings tighten quickly. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that the Leafs are pursuing trades while excluding core pieces and key futures like Easton Cowan and the 2028 first-round pick. Defenseman Brandon Carlo has struggled defensively this season and could be a trade centerpiece if moved.
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