{"id":385572,"date":"2026-01-01T22:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/385572\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T22:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T22:54:13","slug":"bobby-mcmanns-trade-value-could-be-higher-than-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/385572\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobby McMann’s trade value could be higher than expected"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Bobby McMann is quietly showing that even late bloomers can be impactful and if the Maple Leafs decide to trade him, he could bring back more than you’d think.<\/p>\n

He was 27 then, and now as he approaches 30 years old in June, it seems like we can clearly classify McMann as a late bloomer who is finally getting his footing under him and showing that it’s definitely better to be late than never at all.<\/p>\n

But with him being a pending free agent and making very reasonable money, the Maple Leafs could potentially trade him especially if he is used as package to improve the backend or bring in a top-six force (even though McMann is slowly making a case to stick there himself).<\/p>\n

Bobby McMann quickly showing why he’s a sneak trade candidate<\/p>\n

With the way he’s playing this season, it looks like he could bring back quite a significant piece if history is any indicator:<\/p>\n

Anthony Beauvilier was traded last season for a 2025 second-round pick and though he is two years the junior, his contract and goal-numbers are near-identical.<\/p>\n

McMann made an even stronger case on Tuesday night when he scored a power play goal; his 12th goal of the season, and did so in typical McMann fashion by wiring a wrist shot past Jacob Markstrom.<\/p>\n

Why Bobby McMann could bring back a decent return for Maple Leafs<\/p>\n

He also displayed some of that breakneck speed that we’ve seen before, as he nearly had a second goal on a breakaway attempt. He’s deceptively fast, a huge body on the ice, and loves to be physical and block shots.<\/p>\n

While it would be a bit disheartening to lose McMann, if he can bring the Maple Leafs back some much needed draft capital and then in turn either help bring in a future player or someone who can help now; then it’ll be worth it.<\/p>\n

The Maple Leafs would love to keep Bobby McMann, but there’s a few others who would love to have him as well and if the price is right then Toronto shouldn’t think twice about pulling the trigger.<\/p>\n

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