Brad Treliving & the Maple Leafs have revealed their trade targets

As seen on YardsBarker, while speculation is often more common on high-profile names, some insiders suggest the Leafs can succeed with less flashy but effective acquisitions by maintaining a balance between helping their lineup and protecting their top assets.

Toronto's first goal is to improve their defensive play among forwards and add reliable depth scoring.

Potential trade chips include mid-tier prospects like Nick Abruzzese, Nick Robertson, Mikko Kokkonen, Ryan Tverberg and Ty Voit.

But we think that Nick Robertson holds the most value between all of them, but time may be running out on his potential with the Leafs.

The Leafs may target affordable role players rather than pursuing expensive stars like Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson or even Sidney Crosby which would cost them a lot.

Names such as Trent Frederic or Noel Acciari have surfaced as ideal fits for the Leafs, as they are gritty and good defensive players.

A package involving Nick Robertson and a 2025 third-round pick could be enough to secure one of these players and potentially sweetened by a future high-round pick.

Adding a dependable, gritty forward capable of playing responsibly at both ends of the ice could be a great help if the team wants to have playoff success.

The Leafs have no shortage of offensive star power, but balancing that with defensively depth pieces is crucial if they want to succeed and make a way to the Stanley Cup.

Brad Treliving's moves have positioned Toronto well, but a final tweak could determine whether the Leafs finally overcome their postseason problems.

With Mitch Marner's extension potentially on the horizon and top forwards locked in, the Leafs' window to win is now and they have to move in this direction.