"During the first intermission of the Maple Leafs' game against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, Sportsnet panelists were asked a simple but pressing question: What's next for the Leafs? As the Leafs continue to search for answers amid a disappointing season, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered a response that stood out, proposing a bold trade idea that is sure to grab the attention of Toronto fans and spark debate about the team's next move."
"Thomas is a consistent twenty-goal scorer who has reached 75 points three times in his career and is a reliable defensive player. The Blues' center would fill Toronto's need for a top-six player to replace Mitch Marner, and also plays a premium position. The right-handed Thomas is just entering his prime years, so the cost of acquiring him would be high. Bourne and Kypreos hypothesized that a potential package from Toronto would likely include their 2028 first-round draft pick, Easton Cowan, and Dennis Hildeby."
""Robert Thomas is 5 years left at $8.125 million and he's available.""
A proposed trade would bring 26-year-old center Robert Thomas, under contract five more seasons at $8.125 million, to the Maple Leafs. Thomas is a consistent twenty-goal scorer who has reached 75 points three times and provides reliable defensive play. He would address Toronto's top-six center need and replace Mitch Marner. Acquiring Thomas would carry a high cost, potentially including the 2028 first-round pick, prospect Easton Cowan, and goaltender Dennis Hildeby. Selling assets such as Bobby McMann, Max Domi, or a goaltender has also been suggested. Centers at that age and cap hit are rare.
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