NHL Insider Confirms Brad Treliving's Trade Deadline Plans for the Toronto Maple Leafs

While stars Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander represent their countries at the 4 Nations Face-Off and Brad Treliving is working the phones to fill roster gaps.

one familiar name in trade rumors is Scott Laughton of the Philadelphia Flyers since the Leafs have pursued Laughton for several years.

This year, the Flyers are reportedly demanding a top prospect or a first-round pick for the 30-year-old forward who has one year left on his contract.

While Scott Laughton's grit and polyvalence make him a fit for Toronto's bottom six, The Fourth Period's Dave Pagnotta reports that the Leafs are unwilling to move prospects like Fraser Minten, Ben Danford or Easton Cowan for a bottom-six player.

Brad Treliving prefers acquiring players with terms remaining on their contracts but may aim for higher if they are parting ways with valuable assets.

One intriguing option is Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens, who offers both an immediate upgrade and long-term potential which aligns with the Leafs' need for center depth now and in the future.

While the hockey world is now looking at the 4 Nations Face-Off which will give new acquisitions time to integrate before resuming play on February 22nd.

Fans are eager for a solution to the third line, and the coming weeks could bring impactful changes to the roster without compromising the team's future.