"The Maple Leafs lost their sixth straight game on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, the first time that's happened since 2019, and now enter the weekend with a 24-21-9 record, sitting second last in the Eastern Conference. Treliving must be working the phones during the two-week Olympic break, and once the roster freeze is lifted, it's time to throw the towel in on this season."
"First and foremost, Matthew Knies shouldn't be going anywhere. The worst thing Craig Berube could have done was take Knies off of Auston Matthews' wing, and hopefully after the trade deadline, there's a opportunity for Knies to get back on the top line, get his confidence back, and continue to create impactful chemistry with Matthews. Again, there's zero chance Knies should be included in this season's sell mode."
"This sell mode should start by asking Morgan Rielly for a list of teams he'd consider moving to. Enough is enough, if Treliving wants to legitimately change the complexion of his team, along with upgrading his roster heading into next season, Rielly is the first move. The longest-tenured Maple Leaf owns a full no-movement clause, he's signed through the 2030 season at $7.5 million AAV, and it's likely Treliving may have to wait until the summer for this trade to materialize."
The Maple Leafs have lost six straight games and sit 24-21-9, second-last in the Eastern Conference, prompting calls for a sell-off before the March 6 trade deadline. Brad Treliving should aggressively move veteran assets to re-tool rather than fully tear down the roster. Matthew Knies must remain and be returned to Auston Matthews’ wing to restore confidence and chemistry. Morgan Rielly should be asked for potential trade destinations given his contract and no-movement clause, with a trade potentially delayed until summer. The front office must prioritize upgrading the roster for next season while salvaging value now.
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