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#toronto-maple-leafs

Pinpointing just one area of need for the Maple Leafs seems like an impossible task but wiser people (or more connected people) are reporting that the Maple Leafs have prioritized right shot defencemen as the target. Given that things haven't gone particularly well with Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev is potentially out for the season, and while there is nothing but great things to say about Troy Stecher, some additional help for the overachieving waivers claim might benefit the team.

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.

Then again, perhaps the Maple Leafs are better off by missing out. The rationale lies in the price the Golden Knights paid for Andersson. The return was a third-pairing defenseman, a first-round pick, and a second-rounder. That second-rounder, however, could become a first-rounder if conditions are met. That was a steep price to pay. But from Vegas' point of view, it was worth it. From the Maple Leafs' point of view, it was doable.

The Toronto Maple Leaf are right in the thick of the hunt for a playoff spot after bouncing back from a terrible first half of the season. But, that doesn't mean that they are going to keep the roster the same as the NHL trade deadline approaches on March 6. According to one of the latest trade boards from The Athletic's Chris Johnston, a defenseman that we never really expected to be dealt, could be moved before the deadline.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they have recalled forward Jacob Quillan from the AHL's Toronto Marlies. This comes after William Nylander reaggravated his lower-body injury on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights and was deemed questionable for Monday's game against the Minnesota Wild. He previously missed six games due to the ailment, originally sustained on December 27 against the Ottawa Senators, and returned to the lineup on January 10 against the Vancouver Canucks.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Bobby McMann have begun conversations on an extension, according to TSN's Darren Dreger. While it is not believed the two have given out a number, the initial discussions have started. Maple Leafs management would love to bring McMann back to the organization past this season. Management can expect McMann to demand anywhere from $3.5 to $ 5 million, as he has played a crucial role in the Leafs' lineup this season.