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The Toronto Maple Leafs have appeared to lose the opportunity to snatch three potential trade deadline targets.
A new report reveals that three potential targets for the Toronto Maple Leafs have appeared to be ruled out as they’ve been reportedly pulled from trade talks.
A report from RG Media’s Jimmy Murphy claims that three members of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Charlie Coyle, Mason Marchment, and Boone Jenner, are now all expected to remain in Columbus.
According to Murphy, the Blue Jackets are now looking at extensions for the three forwards, with Murphy’s report stating that talks will begin next week.
Columbus, who were expected to sell, have steered course after ending the end of pre-Olympic play with a seven game winning streak, winning nine of their last 10.
Toronto Maple Leafs taken out of contention for three potential trade options
Three potential fits for the Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly moved on out of the trade board that would have made sense for Toronto.
Boone Jenner, the Columbus captain, hasn’t been a top contributor offensively for the Blue Jackets this season with just 27 points in 42 games, but is a versatile bottom-six forward.
Able to play as a third line forward at both center and on th wing, Jenner’s $3.75M contract was a value contract for Toronto, one that could be worth it with retention.
Coyle has been key for the Blue Jackets in their recent win streak, with 12 points in his last six games. Coyle has 15 goals, 27 assists, & 42 points in 56 games for Columbus this season.
Elliotte Friedman noted days prior that the Blue Jackets win streak may put a damper on any trade potential, but that Coyle could net a major haul.
Marchment played in just four games for Toronto as a rookie, moving on to three other teams before being dealt to Columbus from the Seattle Kraken in December.
Expected to be flipped by the Blue Jackets, their recent stretch has changed things. Marchment has nine goals and 13 points in 14 games for Columbus since joining.
All three presented clear fits for Toronto, Coyle the offensive top-six talent, Jenner as a reliable dual forward for the bottom-six, and Marchment as a middle-six forward with size.
All three fit needs for Leafs GM Brad Treliving, leaving Toronto with even less trade options, and what may be part of what leads the Leafs to embrace being sellers.
Likely out of the running are three key pieces that could have been fits for the Toronto Maple Leafs to upgrade at forward.
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