Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Rumors: Potential Deals and Targeted Defensemen Ahead of Deadline

As the trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly looking to make moves to bolster their roster. According to insider John Shannon, the team is open to working with the Arizona Coyotes again, potentially targeting defenseman Josh Brown.

The Leafs have already sent their first-round selection to the St. Louis Blues in a recent deal and now possess 3rd, 5th, and 6th-round picks at this year's draft. They also hold multiple picks for the upcoming years, including 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 7th-round selections in 2024, as well as 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th-round picks in 2025.

TSN's Chris Johnston suggests that the Coyotes have taken the Maple Leafs' 2025 second-round pick instead of their 2023 third-round selection. This leaves Toronto with three picks in this year's draft: 3rd, 5th, and 6th.

The team is reportedly interested in multiple defensemen ahead of the deadline, including Patrick Kane, who has been meeting with teams after training in Oakville, Ontario. Other potential suitors include the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Ritchie, a pending free agent, is also being discussed in trade talks. The Coyotes received him from Toronto in an original trade and he has played better since joining Arizona.

As the Leafs look to upgrade their defense, they may be willing to part with some of their lower-round picks. Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev remains a top target for the team, according to Johnston.

With multiple options on the table, it will be interesting to see which moves the Maple Leafs make before the deadline. Will they find the right combination of defensemen to propel them towards success in the playoffs? Only time will tell.

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