The Toronto Maple Leafs might be planning a major move before the 2024-25 trade deadline.
Rumors are swirling that the team wants to strengthen their forward line without weakening their defense. Brad Treliving has a delicate task: he needs to get what the team requires without spending too much. The “Real Kyper and Bourne” show suggests that the Leafs could be gearing up for a surprising trade.
Nick Kypreos, an analyst, mentioned that Pontus Holmberg is currently in the lineup as a temporary measure. He said, “Holmberg can buy them time… Looking for a center. Go big, this is the year to go big.” Justin Bourne asked when this trade might happen, and Kypreos replied: “Still a cap issue… But it’s not going up in the next three months, so there’s some juggling on that front.”
Trade Speculations and Potential Moves:
Fans might think this sounds like another Ryan O’Reilly situation. While teams sort out who’s really in it to win it, Toronto remains strong contenders for the Atlantic Division title. There’s no rush to grab a new center right now.
Kypreos isn’t one to hold back his thoughts; he boldly predicts what could come next. His co-hosts even mentioned Nazem Kadri’s name—could there be talks of him returning? Some whispers suggest he’s available for trade.
What do you think about these possible changes?
