Elliotte Friedman reveals Maple Leafs’ true trade deadline strategy

Fansided | March 1, 2026

On the Saturday night broadcast, the NHL insider let everyone know the latest for what the Leafs might do at the trade deadline.

Feb 28, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

While we all knew that the Toronto Maple Leafs were going to make at least one or two trades before Friday's NHL trade deadline, it might now be even more than we ever imagined thanks to the latest report.