The Toronto Maple Leafs have to make a deal by March 7's trade deadline to help their playoff push. But one factor is going to play a critical role in who they add.
As Friedman pointed out, the Maple Leafs don't have a first-round pick in the 2025 draft. Toronto, however, has the first-round pick belonging to the 2026 draft as well as all picks from 2027 on.