Toronto Maple Leafs rival showing real interest in a Matias Maccelli trade
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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli has not played a game since November 28th, and according to Elliotte Friedman, a trade is becoming very likely.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a bit of a predicament with forward Matias Maccelli, as he hasn't played a single game in the month of December.
Is he injured? Nope. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube simply has no interest in playing the forward, and he remains in the press box.
This has become a real problem for the team, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will find his way back into the lineup anytime soon.
In the midst of all of this, Maccelli has found his way into trade rumors. There were teams who wanted him in the Summer, and with the Leafs looking to move on, there is a real chance that the forward could find a new team by the New Year.
Boston Bruins interested in Matias Maccelli
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Maple Leafs are looking to take calls on Maccelli, and one of their most bitter rivals appears to be in the mix.
That team is none other than the Boston Bruins. They were in on Maccelli during the Summer, and they have been looking for some playmakers.
The Leafs had to give up a mid-round draft pick for Maccelli, and given his recent play, that's probably what they will end up getting in return.
Needless to say, the experiment has failed. While Maccelli seemed like someone who was perfect for the Leafs, it has been proven that he just wasn't the right guy for the job.
When your head coach doesn't like you, it's a bad sign of things to come. At this point, the Leafs have no choice but to make a trade.
Whether or not a trade happens before the end of 2025, is something that still very much remains to be seen. Although we doubt Maccelli will accept being a healthy scratch for much longer.
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