It seems probable that the Toronto Maple Leafs will attempt to acquire a defenseman before to the trade deadline on March 7.
Prior to the playoffs, Toronto will want to strengthen their blue line. If the Boston Bruins decide to trade Brandon Carlo, NHL analyst and reporter Jonas Siegel of The Athletic thinks it would make sense.
However, Siegel noted that Carlo would turn 29 in November and that Boston, with a club that is reportedly thinking about a makeover, may opt to try to recover some assets for the future. Given the previously noted center need, do the Leafs possess enough of those assets to entice their divisional rival into a trade? Maybe not.
Siegel went on to say, “Carlo would be a really nice fit nonetheless.” He has the necessary defensive skills to play top-four minutes (plus PK) with any of Rielly, McCabe, or Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and he has the length component (6-foot-5 and over 200 pounds) that this team currently values. It is worthwhile to give Boston general manager Don Sweeney a call to find out the precise situation of the Bruins.
Carlo is now in the fourth year of a $24.6 million, six-year contract with the Bruins. It’s unclear if Boston would try to trade him because he still has time left on his contract. However, Carlo’s trade would provide the Bruins with a wealth of assets if they decide to start rebuilding.
Carlo has skated in 55 games, scoring 9 points with 1 goal and 8 assists.
The Maple Leafs should try to trade for Carlo, according to an insider.
Insider Chris Johnston thinks Carlo would be a good match for Toronto after Siegel named him the second-best defensive trade target.
Although Johnston questions if Boston would trade Carlo to a division foe, he believes the Maple Leafs have to make an effort.
Johnston stated, “The Bruins are facing the prospect of a rapid retool at this deadline, by their own admission.” Carlo is an excellent asset to move if they decide to take that route. However, considering Boston’s goal to be competitive in the Atlantic Division for the upcoming season and beyond, a big deal involving the Leafs seems improbable. Nevertheless, you lose every shot you don’t attempt! Even if this type of trade seems unlikely considering the lengthy histories of the clubs involved, there is no harm in sending out some feelers.
Carlo would increase the Maple Leafs’ roster size and rank among the team’s top four defensemen.
Brad Treliving Talks About Deadlines for Trades
One of the NHL’s top clubs, the Maple Leafs, will probably be active before the trade deadline.
Toronto might sign a defenseman, but they’ll probably try to add a center. “The trade deadline is always a balance because you have to make the right moves,” Treliving explains.
“Isn’t that the balance?” “Treliving said.” “You have to see what’s available; it’s not fantasy hockey, you know. You must have those talented young players on, to put it plainly, entry-level contracts and smaller salaries. You also look at excellent teams. Those also contribute to your achievement. It’s a balance, then.
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