Elliotte Friedman confirms the Maple Leafs are likely to trade 25-year-old winger
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli has been stuck as a healthy scratch as of late, and it has left many wondering what is next for the winger.
Matias Maccelli has not been what the Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping for this season. When they traded for him, he was fresh off his worst season in the NHL.
However, there was this feeling that he would be able to bounce back and have a 50-point season while playing on the team's middle six.
So far, the forward has nine points in 22 games and has been a healthy scratch for numerous games in a row. In fact, he hasn't played since November 28th.
The Maple Leafs were in action last night against the San Jose Sharks, and once again, Maccelli found himself watching from high up in the press box.
Toronto Maple Leafs to trade Matias Maccelli
This is not a good predicament for the forward, and according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the forward's time in Toronto could be coming to an end very soon.
As the insider reveals, the Leafs are looking to shop Maccelli around, and some of his suitors from the Summer are potentially going to come in and do something.
Maccelli, unfortunately, hasn't been a fit for the Maple Leafs. I don't believe they were the only team who looked at him in the summer, so some of those clubs may circle back.
If the Leafs are just going to scratch him every night, they might as well just trade him, and let the kid get some playing time somewhere else.
It's clear that Toronto is not the right place for him right now, and head coach Craig Berube does not seem very enthusiastic about the player, which is definitely a red flag of sorts.
Only time will tell whether or not the Maple Leafs can get something done with Maccelli, or if this is going to be a thorn in their side until the New Year.
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