Maple Leafs fans up in arms as Brad Treliving looks to trade Easton Cowan for Jason Robertson
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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is looking to bring in a first-line talent, but that might just mean giving up a guy like Easton Cowan.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to make a huge playoff push to end the year, and that could require making a move for a big-time player.
There are some decent options on the market, although it appears as though there is newfound traction on Jason Robertson, who isn't making progress in contract talks with the Dallas Stars.
Robertson would make a huge difference for the Leafs, especially considering the fact that he averages over a point per game.
However, it would cost a lot to get him, and According to Nick Kypreos, the Maple Leafs are willing to give up a lot.
Easton Cowan on the trading block for Jason Robertson
In fact, it was revealed that last season, the Leafs tried to acquire Brayden Schenn by giving up Easton Cowan. Now, they are willing to give up Cowan and Ben Danford in a package for Jason Robertson.
Last year, Easton Cowan was pushed as a trade chip in an effort to try and obtain Brayden Schenn, but Cowan's going to be hard to put into play again this season.One idea floating around the league is a bigger swing involving Dallas - specifically Jason Robertson.
For some fans, this kind of deal is an absolute non-starter, especially when you consider just how good Cowan has been this season, with 12 points in 31 games.
He is just a rookie, and there is still a lot of room for him to grow and become the type of player that the Leafs have hoped for him to be.
Whether or not risking that future for Robertson is smart, is something that very much remains to be seen, and there is some skepticism there.
Below, you can see some of the responses to the proposal, and they aren't exactly complimentary. Whether or not Treliving takes it to heart, remains to be seen.
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JANVIER 7 | 429 ANSWERS Maple Leafs fans up in arms as Brad Treliving looks to trade Easton Cowan for Jason Robertson Should the Toronto Maple Leafs trade Easton Cowan for Jason Robertson? | ||
| YES | 120 | 28 % |
| NO | 309 | 72 % |
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