"To say the Toronto Maple Leafs' season has been disappointing would be an understatement. They are currently 15-15-5 good for 35 points. They sit in last place in the Atlantic Division and have the fewest points in the Eastern Conference. Sure, they are only six points out of the final wild card spot, but that says more about how bad the conference is rather than the play of the Leafs. With their struggles, many thought they would be sellers at the upcoming deadline."
"However, General Manager Brad Treliving has pushed back against the idea of being a seller. TSN and NHL insider Pierre LeBrun asked him about the potential of the Leafs being sellers, and he pushed back. He said that he believes this team can make a run and will look to trade to add during the deadline."
"While Leafs fans might be happy abut the team not giving up on the season and trying to compete, it's not the best move for the organization. The smart move would be to focus on next year and sell off some of the epiring contracts on the roster. But why is this the best course of action for the Leafs."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a disappointing 15-15-5 record, 35 points, last in the Atlantic Division and fewest points in the Eastern Conference. The team sits six points out of a final wild-card spot in a weak conference. General Manager Brad Treliving rejects the idea of being a seller and says he believes the team can still make a run and will seek deadline additions. The organization would benefit more by selling expiring contracts and concentrating on next season rather than trying to salvage the current one. Multiple teams compete for those few points, making a makeshift playoff push risky.
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