RUMOR: Top Maple Leafs Prospect To Be Moved In Blockbuster Trade?

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Tom Banks
October 10, 2023 (1:24 PM)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs rely so heavily on their core four, but beyond that, they've build quite the depth in their forward group, and now, it may force their hand in making a blockbuster move.

The future is bright

On top of the core four, the team added Ryan Reaves, Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi to an already loaded group, and now, we've seen the breakout performances from some top prospects.

Namely both Matthew Knies and Fraser Minten, and with their emergence as genuine options in this lineup, it's seemingly left Nick Robertson out in the cold, as he has failed to make the team's opening night roster.

Blockbuster incoming?

According to Elliotte Friedman, this could result in the Leafs former top pick being moved out of Toronto, and while it's not likely to happen now, it could be a move to revisit at the trade deadline.

Elliotte Friedman on 32TP: «The one thing I wonder about here is Robertson. If he doesn't make the team, I'm wondering if they're just going to have to find somewhere else to give him a fresh start, because I think Gregor is gonna get signed.»

Ultimately, with some talented names already making an impact, there's a chance that Robertson doesn't ever get a shot with the Maple Leafs, and if that's the case, moving him now could be the best case scenario for both parties.

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