UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 04: Taylor Hall #4 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal at 3:08 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on March 04, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
The NHL Trade Deadline may be more than one month away but it’s possible the Toronto Maple Leafs strike a deal next week.
Elliotte Friedman mentioned on Sportsnet’s Wednesday night broadcast that the Leafs may be adding a player as early as next week. Since the team only plays two games from March 15-25, there’s a gap in the schedule that would beneficial for a trade with an American team.