Oliver Ekman-Larsson's future in Toronto has taken a hit
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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is having himself a fantastic season, and it appears as though some big decisions are being made.
There have been some interesting developments as of late when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their NHL trade deadline plans.
Overall, the team is looking to sell, and there are plenty of guys who could end up moving on to other teams for a plethora of assets.
Bobby McMann is the most likely player to be traded, although there are certainly other players that the Maple Leafs are looking at moving.
One of them is none other than defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who has 34 points this season and is having a wonderful campaign.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be gone soon
According to Nick Kypreos, the Maple Leafs are not yet in a position to move the defenseman; however, there is a chance they change their mind.
We'll surely hear more names after the Olympic trade freeze; one of those players might end up being Oliver Ekman-Larsson; Toronto is not in position to trade him yet...but that calculation might change before the...deadline
Ekman-Larsson is getting older, and he will never be more valuable in a trade than he is right now. For a playoff team in need of depth, he is the perfect rental.
The Leafs could get some much-needed draft capital for the defenseman, and that is certainly going to be on Brad Treliving's mind going forward.
Overall, the trade deadline is going to be fascinating this year, and we are excited to see what happens.
If you are a Leafs fan, you are probably feeling a little bit anxious, as the team is very likely to sell off some pretty good assets.
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FEVRIER 5|501 ANSWERS Oliver Ekman-Larsson's future in Toronto has taken a hit Do you believe the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Oliver Ekman-Larsson? | ||
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| NO | 352 | 70.3 % |
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