"McMann is the highest Leaf on the board. The winger has become a key part of Toronto's top-six, and now has 18 goals and 31 points in 55 games, on pace to trounce his previous career highs of 20 goals and 34 points set last year."
"I can understand if some Leaf fans feel trepidation over the idea of cashing out McMann. A tenacious, late-blooming left winger going to market at 29 years old sounds a lot like Zach Hyman. But Hyman's career trajectory is the exception, not the norm. McMann is likely close to his peak value and could return a second- or even first-round pick given his unique size/speed package."
"Laughton and Carlo are two interesting names, because they both joined the Maple Leafs at last year's deadline. Laughton is clearly a favourite amongst fans and teammates alike, bringing energy, passion, and leadership nightly. Considering his contract expires at the end of this season, he could help shore up another team's bottom-six short-term while keeping his future in his hands."
Eastern Conference standings slipping away from the Maple Leafs increase the likelihood that the team will be sellers at the trade deadline. General manager Brad Treliving has multiple movable pieces to offer. A trade board divides potential deadline moves into four tiers and places Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo, and Simon Benoit among the most obvious candidates. McMann has 18 goals and 31 points in 55 games and projects to exceed his previous career highs, potentially fetching a second- or even first-round pick. Laughton offers energy, leadership, and short-term bottom-six value on an expiring contract. Carlo has struggled and drawn criticism after the trade that cost a first-round pick and prospect Fraser Minten.
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