The Toronto Maple Leafs approach the 2025 draft with a limited selection of six picks, missing a first-round and only holding two fifth-round picks. Under GM Brad Treliving and new Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Leach, there is potential to enhance their prospect pool, though concerns linger regarding their already sparse collection of picks for 2026. The article highlights the importance of acquiring additional 2026 picks and examines the current UFA landscape, indicating likely overspending tendencies given the subpar talent and cap increases expected.
The Leafs lack a first-round pick and have two fifth-rounders; they might need to trade assets to improve their draft position and future outlook.
Brad Treliving must assess the draft market and potentially shed contracts to bolster their pick count, while Mark Leach aims to find hidden gems.
The Leafs' future holds scarce picks for 2026, making it crucial for them to add assets or rely on youthful prospects during trades.
The current UFA crop is intentionally weak, signaling that with the rising cap, teams may end up overspending on not-so-effective players.
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