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Leafs Nation in Turmoil: Five-Game Slide Triggers Panic
18 Nov
Summary
- Maple Leafs on a five-game losing streak, tied for last place.
- GM exploring trades for nearly all roster players.
- Four 'Core Four' players are untouchable in trade talks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a state of disarray, currently enduring a five-game losing streak and sharing the bottom position in the Eastern Conference standings. This dire situation has prompted General Manager Brad Treliving to explore all avenues on the trade market, signaling a willingness to make significant roster changes.
Word from insider Elliotte Friedman indicates that, aside from a newly defined 'Core Four,' virtually every other player on the roster is available for trade. This includes prospects like Easton Cowan, though Friedman suggests the team is hesitant to part with him, preferring roster-for-roster swaps to avoid further depleting their future assets.
The team's predicament is further complicated by the fact that their 2026 first-round pick is top-five protected and already owed to the Boston Bruins. This leaves Treliving in a difficult position as he attempts to find valuable trade partners while facing the looming possibility of a full-season tank if the team cannot improve its performance.
