Welcome to The Leafs Nation’s 2025 trade deadline live blog, where we’ll capture all the latest trades, transactions, rumours and other news involving the Toronto Maple Leafs, and their rivals throughout the day.

We’re expecting a flurry of activity as Brad Treliving has been working the phones, reportedly in pursuit of a third-line centre, and a depth defenceman. Treliving has been on the clock for the past few weeks. He’s under pressure to make a significant move, after the Florida Panthers acquired defenceman Seth Jones from the Chicago Blackhawks on March 1, and the Tampa Bay Lightning traded 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, a 2025 second-round pick (from the Maple Leafs) and Mikey Eyssimont to the Seattle Kraken, in exchange for Yanni Gourde, Oliver Bjorkstrand and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Seattle Kraken.

Toronto boasts limited cap space, and it may require another team to retain salary in order to find an immediate upgrade. After the Maple Leafs activated Calle Jarnkrok for Monday’s game against the San Jose Sharks, they only hold over $100,000 in cap space via PuckPedia, and may need to send some salary out in pending deals.

Nick Robertson is widely considered the most likely Maple Leafs player to be traded ahead of the deadline, but he may have played himself out of contention. Max Domi has also been considered to be on the block, but he also holds a 13-team no-trade list, and the Maple Leafs may be encouraged by his recent uptick in form.

We’re revisited how the Maple Leafs have fared at the 2022, 2023 and 2024 trade deadlines, and what the team can learn in pursuit of an elusive Stanley Cup.

Live updates:

5:01pm ET: Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving confirms that the Bruins will be retaining 15% of Carlo’s salary.

Bruins retaining 15 % on Carlo deal, per Treliving.

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 7, 2025

4:26pm ET: John Buccigross of ESPN reports that the Bruins received a conditional second-round pick in 2027 that turns into a first-round pick if conditions are met. It’s unknown what the conditions are at this time.

I'm hearing Bruins got a 1st and Fraser Minton for Carlo and a 2nd (conditional 1st) for Marchand

— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) March 7, 2025

3:55pm ET: TSN’s Chris Johnston says the Penguins gave up a late-round pick in the three-way deal with Toronto and Boston to acquire Timmins and Dewar.

The #pens are giving up a late-round draft pick to take Conor Timmins and Connor Dewar from Toronto. The #leafs needed to clear salary.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

3:46pm ET: Frank Seravalli of DFO has further details on what will be a three-team trade that sends Brandon Carlo to Toronto, Fraser Minten and a first-round pick to Boston, while Conor Timmins and Connor Dewar are headed to Pittsburgh to help make the money work for the Leafs. Sounds like there might also be some salary retention on Carlo’s deal for Toronto.

Still piecing together the details but so far:

To #LeafsForever:
D Brandon Carlo

To #NHLBruins:
TOR 1st Round Pick
Fraser Minten

To #LetsGoPens:
Conor Timmins
Connor Dewar

Believe there is retention involved as well.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

3:43pm ET: Check out our article on the Leafs’ acquisition of Brandon Carlo, where we will continue to add details as they emerge:

Maple Leafs acquire Brandon Carlo from Bruins for package involving Fraser Minten

3:40pm ET: Chris Johnston reports that the Leafs have traded Conor Timmins to Pittsburgh, presumably in a cap-clearing move.

The #pens are acquiring Conor Timmins from Toronto.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

3:31pm ET: Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet says the Leafs are sending Fraser Minten to Boston as part of the Brandon Carlo trade. Minten was one of Toronto’s top prospects, but questions about his offensive ceiling have persisted and acquiring Carlo, who remains under contract for two seasons after this one, was always going to be costly.

Fraser Minten is part of the return to Boston https://t.co/Vo5cfLgma0

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

3:30pm ET: The Athletic’s James Mirtle says the Leafs have multiple things in the works to facilitate the acquisition of Brandon Carlo, including a first-round pick and a prospect heading out the door.

Leafs are giving up a first, prospect and there are multiple trades involved here. Complicated deal(s) going on.

— James Mirtle (@mirtle) March 7, 2025

3:12pm ET: Darren Dreger speculates on TSN’s Tradecentre that Conor Timmins and Connor Dewar could be two pieces of Toronto’s trade with Boston to acquire Brandon Carlo.

3:09pm ET: It looks like the Leafs have addressed their blue line in a significant way, acquiring right handed defenceman Brandon Carlo from the rival Boston Bruins according to Chris Johnston of TSN & The Athletic. Trade call still pending.

The #leafs are getting Brandon Carlo.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

3:06pm ET: It looks like Conor Timmins has been traded by the Leafs after being called off the ice during practice according to The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke.

Conor Timmins just left Maple Leafs practice.

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 7, 2025

3:06pm ET: Chris Johnston confirms that Brad Marchand is heading to the Florida Panthers. The defending champs have loaded up big time for another deep run.

Brad Marchand is heading to the Florida Panthers, pending the league call.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

3:03pm ET: The Athletic’s James Mirtle says he believes the Leafs have at least one more deal in the hopper.

Don't think Leafs are done.

— James Mirtle (@mirtle) March 7, 2025

3:01pm ET: A potential blockbuster at the last minute with Elliotte Friedman reporting there could be a trade in place to send Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins to the Florida Panthers.

Last minute possibility: Hearing Brad Marchand could be traded to Florida

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

3:01pm ET: Frank Seravalli says the Chicago Blackhawks haven’t traded pending UFAs Ryan Donato or Pat Maroon before the deadline.

#Blackhawks kept both pending UFAs Ryan Donato and Pat Maroon.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

3:00pm ET: The NHL trade deadline has officially passed, but more trades are expected to trickle in over the next little while.

2:59pm ET: Frank Seravalli reports that the Montreal Canadiens have not moved pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. Savard was a potential target for the Leafs to address their defensive depth.

#GoHabsGo kept both pending UFAs Joel Armia and David Savard. They're done for the day.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

2:57pm ET: Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson says he still expects a flurry of activity before the deadline passes.

I'm told we're going to see a handful of noteworthy deals come in over the next few minutes.

Dallas, Carolina, Vegas.. all seemingly still working

— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) March 7, 2025

2:52pm ET: Joshua Kloke of The Athletic says it doesn’t sound like top Maple Leafs prospects Easton Cowan and Ben Danford will be included in any last minute deals ahead of the deadline.

Lots can change with one phone call but it sounds like Easton Cowan and Ben Danford likely won’t be moved at the deadline.

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 7, 2025

2:50pm ET: TSN’s Mark Masters, who is on the road with the Leafs in Colorado, says general manager Brad Treliving’s media availability has been pushed back from 3:30pm ET to 4:00pm ET. Perhaps the Leafs have another move to sneak in ahead of the deadline.

Treliving media availability pushed back to approx 4 pm ET

Leafs currently on the ice for practice at the University of Denver #TradeCentre @tsn_sports

— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) March 7, 2025

2:50pm ET: The “done for the day” reports begin to roll in as Cam Robinson of EliteProspects.com says he doesn’t expect any last minute moves from the Calgary Flames.

I don't expect the Calgary Flames to
make any last minute deals.

— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) March 7, 2025

2:39pm ET: Darren Dreger of TSN reports that the Dallas Stars have extended forward Wyatt Johnston to a five-year contract worth $8.4 annually, locking up a key piece of their future. Clever business.

5 years $8.4 aav for Wyatt Johnston in Dallas.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2025

2:38pm ET: Chris Johnston of TSN reports that the New York Rangers have extended defenceman Urho Vaakanainen by two years with an AAV of $1.55 million. Vaakanainen was part of the return when the Rangers traded former captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks in December.

Urho Vaakanainen signs a two-year extension with #NYR carrying a $1.55M AAV.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

2:28pm ET: Kloke updates his report to say that other potential trade candidates Max Domi, Calle Järnkrok, and Connor Dewar are also in attendance at Leafs practice.

Max Domi, Calle Jarnkrok, Connor Dewar all at Leafs practice. https://t.co/dJrOgJl7zu

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 7, 2025

2:22pm ET: Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports that Nick Robertson is on the ice for Maple Leafs practice. Robertson’s attendance is noteworthy as a player who has been in trade rumours for the last several months.

For whatever it's worth, Nick Robertson is ready to take the ice for Maple Leafs practice.

— Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) March 7, 2025

2:22pm ET: Pierre LeBrun has further details on the Coyle/Mittlestadt trade between Colorado and Boston. The Bruins will also receive prospect Will Zellers and a second-round draft pick.

To Colorado: Coyle and a 5th RD pick in 2026
To Boston: Mittelstadt, Zellers and 2nd RD pick https://t.co/u9nuvnQZTQ

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

2:21pm ET: Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports that Pittsburgh has traded Cody Glass to the New Jersey Devils.

Cody Glass from Pittsburgh to New Jersey

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

2:13pm ET: Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff says the Blackhawks are trading netminder Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Joe Veleno. Chicago is a team to watch in the final hour as they still haven’t moved potential trade pieces like Ryan Donato and Connor Murphy.

#Blackhawks are trading Petr Mrazek and Craig Smith to #LGRW in exchange for Joe Veleno.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

2:03pm ET: Ryan Reaves has cleared waivers. The Maple Leafs can shed $1.15 million of his $1.35 million cap hit by assigning him to the Marlies in the AHL.

Ryan Reaves (TOR) clears waivers.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

2:01pm ET: Pierre LeBrun has more details on the Charlie Coyle trade, and it looks like a potentially large deal with Casey Mittlestadt heading back to Boston.

Casey Mittelstadt is part of this deal but there are also other parts https://t.co/lyb2DfpzIT

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

2:00pm ET: Darren Dreger has the details on Mikko Rantanen’s contract extension following his trade to the Dallas Stars, while noting there is momentum toward an extension with Wyatt Johnston in Dallas as well.

8 years x $12 mil per for Rantanen in Dallas. Full no move clause. Also rumblings of extension talks with Wyatt Johnston and Dallas.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2025

1:59pm ET: Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports that the Boston Bruins have traded Charlie Coyle to the Colorado Avalanche. Coyle was a potential Leafs target prior to the Laughton trade, but a deal with a divisional rival is always difficult to put together.

Charlie Coyle has been traded to Colorado.

— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) March 7, 2025

1:53pm ET: Pierre LeBrun reports that the Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring Luke Kunin from San Jose. The Leafs had been linked to Kunin in the leadup to deadline day, but have likely shifted their focus to the blue line following the acquisition of Scott Laughton.

Columbus Blue Jackers are acquiring Luke Kunin from San Jose Sharks

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

1:11pm ET: Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek reports that the return for Carolina in the Rantanen trade will include Logan Stankoven and multiple first-round picks.

Sounds like the basis of the return for Mikko Rantanen when they get the deal done will be Logan Stankoven and two first-round picks.

— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) March 7, 2025

1:10pm ET: Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports that the pick Toronto dealt to Philadelphia is their 2027 first-rounder, and it is top-10 protected. Considering the Leafs retained all of their top prospects, their 2026 first-rounder, and 2025 second-rounder, along with the salary retention on Laughton, they are well positioned to make another move ahead of the deadline.

Sorry the Leafs' first round pick going to Philadelphia is 2027, not 2026. And again, it's top-10 protected https://t.co/ObEvJvNfr2

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

1:00pm ET: Chris Johnston of TSN & The Athletic has further details on the Scott Laughton acquisition for the Leafs, including the Flyers retaining 50% of Laughton’s $3 million cap hit for this year and next.

The #leafs send a first-round pick and Nikita Grebenkin to Philadelphia for Scott Laughton (50% retention), a fourth-round pick and sixth-round pick.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

12:58pm: TSN’s Darren Dreger reports that the Leafs have dealt a first-round pick and prospect Nikita Grebenkin to Philadelphia for Scott Laughton and draft picks.

Grebenkin and a 1st is the return to Philly for Laughton. Also picks coming back to Toronto

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2025

12:51pm ET: Frank Seravalli of DFO confirms reports that the Leafs have acquired Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers. Awaiting news on the return for the Flyers.

#Flyers have traded C Scott Laughton to #LeafsForever.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

12:50 pm: Brandon Tanev is also heading to the Winnipeg Jets from the Seattle Kraken, in exchange for a 2027 second-round pick, TSN’s Darren Dreger reports.

12:39 pm: Luke Schenn is heading to the Winnipeg Jets from the Pittsburgh Penguins, in exchange for a 2025 second and 2026 fourth-round pick, The Athletic and TSN’s Chris Johnston reports. Schenn was considered a popular target for the Maple Leafs, but a third stint won’t be coming to fruition, and the Jets have secured a solid defensive presence while gearing up for an extended playoff run.

12:30 pm: Mikko Rantanen is reaching an eight-year extension worth $12 million annually, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The trade with the Carolina Hurricanes was contingent upon an extension, and now Rantanen has locked up some long-term financial security with a Stanley Cup contender.

Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars are closing in on an extension

8 years, $12M AAV. Would get the deal done.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

12:18 pm: Kevin McGran via Elliotte Friedman confirms that the Leafs checked in on Ryan O’Reilly in Nashville but he wasn’t interested in a reunion. He doesn’t have any trade protection, but hearing that stance was probably enough for the Leafs to walk away.

Elliotte Friedman recently on Ryan O'Reilly and the Maple Leafs.
"Toronto, as a matter of fact, looked into O'Reilly, and they were told he didn't really have an interest in that reunion."

— Kevin McGran (@kevin_mcgran) March 7, 2025

12:16pm: The Ottawa Senators have announced that the Cozens/Norris trade is official.

TRADE ALERT: The #Sens have acquired F Dylan Cozens, D Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 2nd round pick from @BuffaloSabres in exchange for F Josh Norris and D Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Les #Sens ont acquis l’attaquant Dylan Cozens, le défenseur Dennis Gilbert et un choix de deuxième ronde… pic.twitter.com/Q46BP2zDk3

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 7, 2025

12:10pm: Friedman has the details on the trade between Ottawa and Buffalo that will send Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres in exchange for Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a second-round pick.

Ottawa/Buffalo deal sounds like:

Norris/Bernard-Docker
for
Cozens/Gilbert and a 2nd in 2026

Big one

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

12:04pm ET: Seravalli has the details on the trade that will send Kuzmenko from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. The return is a 2027 third-rounder.

Trade details, per sources:

To #LAKings:
Andrei Kuzmenko

To #LetsGoFlyers:
2027 3rd Round Pick

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

12:02pm ET: Philadelphia Flyers beat writer Charlie O’Connor reports that Scott Laughton is not on the ice for Flyers practice, fueling speculation that he will be traded ahead of the deadline. Laughton remains a prime target for the Maple Leafs.

No Scott Laughton on the ice today for Flyers practice, which is certainly noteworthy.

— Charlie O'Connor (@charlieo_conn) March 7, 2025

12:01pm ET: Frank Seravalli reports that trade talks have picked up around Vancouver’s Brock Boeser. The pending UFA is one of the top goal scorers on the market, and it sounds like he will be moved before the deadline.

Sounds like trade talks are picking up on #Canucks Brock Boeser.

Nothing imminent at the moment, but more likely than not that Boeser is on the move before 3pm ET.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

12:00pm ET: DFO’s Seravalli reports that the deal between Dallas and Carolina for Mikko Rantanen isn’t dead just yet, but Carolina continues to explore other options should the deal fall through. Rantanen continues to be undoubtedly the biggest story to follow on deadline day.

Rantanen update: Contract extension talks ongoing between #TexasHockey and Mikko Rantanen camp.

Deal is not dead.

Carolina undoubtedly working on contingencies in the meantime.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 7, 2025

11:59am ET: Friedman reports that the Philadelphia Flyers are trading Andrei Kuzmenko to Los Angeles. No word on the return, but Philadelphia is a team to keep an eye on as they appear to be in full sell mode.

Sounds like Andrei Kuzmenko from PHI to LA

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

11:55am ET: Bob McKenzie says on TSN’s Tradecentre that he believes Toronto is a team that Mikko Rantanen would look favourably upon, should he reach free agency. A trade to acquire Rantanen ahead of the deadline appears unlikely with Toronto’s cap situation and limited pool of trade assets, but McKenzie indicates there is mutual interest.

11:51am ET: Elliotte Friedman reports that the New Jersey Devils are working toward a contract extension with pending UFA defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic. Kovacevic was an unlikely trade candidate, given New Jersey’s place in the standings, but another right-shot defender appears to be officially off the market.

Hearing NJ is getting close to extending D Johnathan Kovacevic.

UFA-to-be, coming off the market

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

11:28am ET: Anthony Di Marco of DailyFaceoff.com indicates that things are quiet around the Philadelphia Flyers as of now, but to keep an eye on the Leafs and Flyers linking up for a deal. The Leafs have been rumoured to have significant interest in Scott Laughton and they have also been linked to Rasmus Ristolainen.

Things sound quiet as of now.

But I'd keep an eye on Toronto re anything Flyers today. https://t.co/DPDOOfzlyC

— Anthony Di Marco (@ADiMarco25) March 7, 2025

11:16am ET: Chris Johnston of TSN & The Athletic confirms that Beauvillier is headed from Pittsburgh to Washington in exchange for a second-round pick.

The #caps send a second-round pick to Pittsburgh for Anthony Beauvillier.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) March 7, 2025

11:08am ET: Pierre LeBrun confirms reports that Dylan Cozens is being traded to the Ottawa Senators. A young, power forward who plays down the middle, Cozens’ contract limited the number of potential suitors but this is a big swing for the Senators on a player who should benefit from a change of scenery.

further to what @KevinWeekes reported here, Dylan Cozens part of this trade both teams are working on. https://t.co/h36RmmeSsH

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

11:07am ET: Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that winger Anthony Beauvillier is being dealt to the Washington Capitals. No word on the return as of yet.

Hearing Anthony Beauvillier to Washington

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 7, 2025

11:03am ET: Cam Robinson of EliteProspects.com speculates that Dylan Cozens will indeed be headed to Ottawa.

From one source not involved in the deal,

"We're hearing it's Cozens+ for Norris and JBD"

— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) March 7, 2025

10:51am ET: Kevin Weekes of ESPN & NHL Network reports that Ottawa and Buffalo are working on a trade that would send Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker to the Sabres. No confirmation on the return, but centre Dylan Cozens has been the subject of trade speculation all season.

I’m told @Senators and @BuffaloSabres are working a potential trade which may include F’s Norris and Bernard Docker. #HockeyX

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) March 7, 2025

10:51am ET: The Buffalo Sabres and pending UFA winger Jason Zucker have agreed to terms on a contract extension, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger. Zucker was a potential trade target as a big-bodied middle six winger with some scoring touch.

Zucker extension done in Buffalo. 2 Years. $ 4.75 per

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2025

10:10am ET: Be sure to check out the latest trade board from Frank Seravalli at DailyFaceoff.com:

Daily Faceoff Trade Board

9:21am ET: TSN’s Pierre LeBrun indicates that the Boston Bruins are still listening to offers on Brad Marchand while weighing a potential contract extension that would keep the Bruins’ captain in Boston. The Colorado Avalance no longer appear to be a potential suitor following their acquisition of Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

We''ll see where it goes on Brad Marchand, I think it can still go either way (signed or traded), but I don't think Colorado is a likely landing spot now mostly based on the assets spent last last night for Brock Nelson.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

9:00am ET: Reports continue to swirl that the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars have a trade in place that would send Mikko Rantanen to Dallas, but it is contingent on Rantanen agreeing to an extension with the Stars. The Maple Leafs were among the teams rumoured to be involved in trade talks surrounding Rantanen, but it appears they are no longer in contention to land the Finnish star.

Report: Stars, Hurricanes agree to Mikko Rantanen trade if extension reached by trade deadline

8:54am ET: Kevin Kurz of The Athletic states that the market for Rasmus Ristolainen appears limited, and a trade for the hulking, right-shot blueliner is unlikely before the deadline.

If there weren't many teams calling on Ristolainen earlier — and as I've reported a couple times, there weren't — hard to imagine he's going to be moved now https://t.co/rESXvYTNK4

— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) March 7, 2025

8:24am ET: Darren Dreger of TSN reports that the asking price for defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen is a first-round pick, prospect, and roster player, while indicating there is a strong chance he isn’t moved by the deadline. Ristolainen has enjoyed a resurgence this season, and could serve as an upgrade to the right side of Toronto’s blue line, but it will be a tricky deal to put together. Dreger also echoes LeBrun’s report that the Flyers are looking for “a haul” in any Scott Laughton trade.

Flyers update. Big ask on Ristolainen. 1st, prospect and player. Decent chance he stays in Philly. Hard to replace. Teams that missed on Nelson are circling on Laughton and the price is a haul.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 7, 2025

8:23am ET: Pierre LeBrun of TSN says the Chicago Blackhawks continue to work towards a contract extension with pending UFA centre Ryan Donato. Donato is in the midst of a breakout season, and the Blackhawks could be willing to move him if an extension doesn’t come together throughout the day, but the asking price is expected to be high. Expect the Leafs to be one of the teams monitoring the situation.

There's extension talks going on between the Blackhawks and pending UFA Ryan Donato, let's see if Chicago can extend him today. If not, the Hawks have been telling teams all week they need to be blown away to move him.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

8:15am ET: Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports that the Philadelphia Flyers continue to take calls on Scott Laughton, but they will be patient as the market thins out, and they don’t feel the need to move him. Toronto and Winnipeg remain among the most interested teams pursuing Laughton.

Flyers being patient when it comes to Scott Laughton. Trade market thin at C, they will be a popular call today. Don't have to move him. Toronto and Winnipeg among the teams in the mix.

— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 7, 2025

Maple Leafs’ trade assets:

Easton Cowan: Cowan is Toronto’s top-ranked prospect and could push for a roster spot as early as next fall. He’s also Toronto’s most coveted asset and could be moved in any potential deal for a major roster upgrade like Brayden Schenn. Cowan is having another strong season for the OHL’s London Knights with 24 goals and 51 points in 39 games.

Fraser Minten: Minten is close to NHL-ready, and he’s reportedly sought after by potential suitors. The 20-year-old is well-adjusted to Craig Berube’s system and like Cowan, could make a permanent dent on the roster by next fall. Minten could be slotted onto an NHL roster today and wouldn’t look out of place as a defensively-responsible centre.

Ben Danford: A punishing hitter in the open ice, Danford is the Leafs’ best defensive prospect, and it appears that the organization wouldn’t want to move him a year after selecting him in the first round. Danford’s offensive game is improving with the OHL’s Oshawa Generals, but he’s still more than a few seasons away from making it to the NHL.

2026 first-round pick: This is the best future asset the Maple Leafs hold, in what’s expected to be a loaded cohort.

2025 second-round pick: If a team is looking for immediate draft capital, the Maple Leafs could add this selection as a sweetener.

Arun Srinivasan, Alex Hobson, Nick Richard and a rotating crew of The Leafs Nation’s staff will keep this blog updated. Let’s have some fun, and let’s get some transactions going!

Get ready, hockey fans! The Daily Faceoff Deadline is happening on March 7th from 11 AM to 4 PM Eastern, and you won’t want to miss it. We’ll be LIVE, breaking down every trade and big move as it happens, with instant reactions and expert analysis from the Daily Faceoff crew. Plus, we’ve got special guests lined up throughout the show, offering exclusive insights from some of the biggest names in the game. From blockbuster trades to surprise moves, we’re covering it all. Tune in to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel and follow Daily Faceoff socials on March 7th to catch all the action!

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