Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving wants to upgrade his top six, and in order to do so, a trade is very much expected at this point. The free-agent market is thin, and so are the Maple Leafs‘ wallets, as Treliving has just under $5 million in cap space left after the first few days of free agency. While trade assets are few and far between among the Maple Leafs organization, Treliving has shown he’s capable of getting creative, and is never shy to make a bold trade. Here are four top-six forwards the Maple Leafs’ GM should have on his radar: Yes, seeing Treliving and Kyle Dubas doing business together would be quite the sight for sore eyes, but if there’s a forward on the Penguins who could be moved this offseason, it’s Rust. The 33-year-old right-winger is under contract through the 2027-28 season, and owns a $5.1 million cap hit. Rust does not have any trade protection and can be moved at will. He scored 31 goals last season in 71 games last season for the Pens, and is someone who has perfoRead More
4 top-six forwards Maple Leafs should have on trade radar
