Insider Reveals Leafs Not Just Looking for Centres, But Also Inquiring About Another Position

The Fourth Period's Pagnotta has linked a number of players to the Leafs in recent weeks, including Scott Laughton, Yanni Gourde and Brandon Tanev, among several others.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has connected the Leafs to St. Louis Blues forward Brayden Schenn as well.

Schenn, Laughton and Tanev all fit the mold of a physical, bottom-six forward that Pagnotta believes the Leafs are looking for in his latest article.

Pagnotta did not dismiss the fact the Leafs are looking for a major upgrade in the top-six, but noted that they would also like to add to the bottom half of their lineup.

With few coveted assets available to him, and a limited amount of cap space, Leafs GM Brad Treliving will have to get very creative if he is intending to add a top-six forward, bottom-six forward and defenseman to the roster ahead of the March 7th deadline.

If Treliving is looking to add that many pieces, the Leafs will have to move at least one player with a decent salary.

Known for a more conservative approach at the deadline, Treliving will have to step outside of his comfort zone and take a major swing in the hopes of providing the team with the right pieces to go on a deep playoff run in an Eastern Conference that has never been more open during the Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander era.