"Safe to say that draft capital hasn't exactly been a hot commodity in Toronto as of recent. Not only do the Toronto Maple Leafshold a grand total of zero first round picks for the next two drafts, but they also hold just three picks in this year's draft. It's also worth noting that the Leafs' prospect pool isn't exactly the deepest right now."
"While I'm not advocating that the Leafs enter a retool/rebuild, they should look to sell impending free agents to acquire picks and talent to help them in their push for the playoffs. One such player is Bobby McMann. Sure, you could say I'm just making an argument for the sake of making an argument and that any such trade could also involve other impending free agents like Scott Laughton and Calle Jarnkrok."
"Any trade involving Seattle would more than likely involve Shane Wright, who has been linked with a move out of Seattle over the past few days given a noticeable drop in production. The former top draft pick would more than likely benefit from a fresh start; having the opportunity to play near his hometown of Burlington and alongside the likes of Auston Matthe"
Toronto currently lacks first-round picks in the next two drafts and holds only three selections in this year's draft. The Leafs' prospect pool is thin, limiting internal reinforcements. Selling impending free agents could generate picks and talent to aid a playoff push. Bobby McMann represents a viable trade candidate because he has consistently played top-six minutes and can fill a top-six forward role. Potential suitors include the Seattle Kraken, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers. Seattle in particular controls multiple early picks, owning two first-rounders in each of the next two drafts and ten selections in 2027.
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