Insider Spots Maple Leafs' Serious Problem in Trade Deadline Deals
As Friedman pointed out, the Maple Leafs don't have a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. Toronto, however, has the first-round pick belonging to the 2026 draft as well as all picks from 2027 on. Without such a premium draft asset to dangle, the Leafs may need to move a top prospect worth that type of selection to complete a meaningful trade.