Toronto Maple Leafs spark trade rumors following large NHL presence at last night's game

Last night was not a fun one for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 in overtime.

This loss is the team's sixth in the last seven games, and there is a real sense right now that the team could miss the playoffs, even despite retaining most of their elite talent.

Thankfully, the Maple Leafs aren't that far out of a playoff spot. They still have room to maneuver. However, there is always room to make trades, and it is being reported that general manager Brad Treliving is making some phone calls.

In fact, the rumors of a Maple Leafs trade are growing louder, especially when you consider what went down inside Scotiabank Arena on Thursday.

According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, there were 19 NHL teams present at last night's game, with a mix of scouts and representatives in attendance.

Of course, those scouts could have been there for the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, the game was in Toronto, which makes us believe the Leafs are the targets right now.

The two players reportedly on the trade block are Brandon Carlo and Max Domi. Carlo is dealing with an injury, while Domi has mostly been terrible.

In fact, Domi was the reason why the Maple Leafs lost last night. If you were a scout in attendance looking to watch Domi, his performance probably turned you off.

With that in mind, fans are hoping that a trade does, in fact, happen relatively soon. Otherwise, this season could get away from the team fast.

On Saturday night, the Leafs will play the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal. Whether or not a win is in the cards, still remains to be seen.