Insider confirms Brad Treliving is on the hunt for one very specific Maple Leafs need
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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has an incredibly difficult job right now, and according to Pierre LeBrun, the wheels are in motion.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been in a bit of trouble this season when it comes to their defense, and the lack of players available.
It feels like everyone has been injured. Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev, and now, Jake McCabe have been out of the lineup.
Tanev could miss the rest of the season, and if that is truly the case, then the Maple Leafs are absolutely in a whole heap of trouble.
As a result, Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has to figure something out, especially with the trade deadline on the horizon.
Brad Treliving is seeking a defenseman
According to Pierre LeBrun in The Athletic, Treliving is working extremely hard right now and is even picking up the phones.
The Leafs have renewed calls around the league looking to bolster their blue line, TSN colleague Darren Dreger reported; losing Chris Tanev again has intensified those efforts
If the Leafs are seeking to replace Tanev, that means they need a right-handed defenseman. One person who could fit that bill is Rasmus Andersson.
There is a sense that Andersson is on his way out of Calgary. If that is actually the case, then one can assume the Leafs are a main target.
Of course, other potential replacements will become available, but Treliving is going to need to remain realistic. He also needs to determine if the playoffs are even a possibility.
Overall, these next couple of months will be critical for the success of the franchise.
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