"The Toronto Maple Leafs have missed out on Kiefer Sherwood, as he was dealt to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. The Maple Leafs were reportedly in on Sherwood but ultimately felt short and did not have an offer to entice the Canucks. Sherwood was the top player on the market heading into the Trade Deadline. This is the second trade in two days that the Maple Leafs have missed out on one of their targets."
"Following Sherwood, the trade market for a top-six forward significantly shrinks. What makes the Maple Leafs' missing out on Sherwood more disappointing is the price that the Sharks paid. The Sharks gave up two second-round picks and a prospect. This is something that the Maple Leafs could afford. The good news with the trade is that Sherwood did not get dealt to a divisional rival or a team that is in the hunt for the playoffs, trying to make a big splash."
"For Brad Treliving, he will need to begin to think outside the box because if he is serious about improving the roster, he will need to begin making trades as soon as possible. Potential forwards that can hit the trade market soon are Jonathan Marchessault, Steven Stamkos, Artemi Panarin, and Nazem Kadri. Each of these forwards would be a massive help for a Maple Leafs team that is trying to make a serious run at the Stanley Cup."
Kiefer Sherwood was dealt from the Vancouver Canucks to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for San Jose’s 2026 and 2027 second-round picks and defenseman Cole Clayton. The Toronto Maple Leafs pursued Sherwood but did not submit an offer that enticed Vancouver and missed acquiring the top forward on the market. The Sharks paid two second-round selections and a prospect, a price the Maple Leafs could have afforded. The trade reduces available top-six forward options on the market and avoided sending Sherwood to a divisional rival or playoff-contending team. General manager Brad Treliving faces limited prospects and draft capital and must explore trade alternatives.
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