The Toronto Maple Leafs get mentioned in rumors about acquiring a defenseman often. With defenseman Jake Muzzin on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), it makes sense to assume they need more help on the back end.
Adding another defenseman is still probable, but the Toronto Maple Leafs need help up front.
Secondary scoring seems to be down for the Maple Leafs this season. Finding a top-six left-winger would be ideal.
The team is currently rotating Alex Kerfoot, Nick Robertson, and Michael Bunting as their top-six left-wingers.
After a 51-point season last year, Kerfoot is off to a slow start with six points in 18 games.