The Toronto Maple Leafs have a very clear window for success. While it’s generally a terrible idea to mortgage the future, it’s the move they need to make.
The Toronto Maple Leafs, like all teams, collect both prospects and picks to prepare themselves to be competitive for years to come. The franchise, unlike some others, has had a difficult time maximizing on their collection of future assets.
With the Leafs poor development record and their current roster being as strong as it is, GM Kyle Dubas shouldn’t hesitate in using team assets to make needed upgrades prior to this year’s NHL trade deadline.