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Maple Leafs Explore Trades Amid Five-Game Losing Streak

11/18/2025

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are 28th in the National Hockey League (NHL) and on a five-game losing streak.
General Manager Brad Treliving weighs three options: doing nothing, replacing head coach Craig Berube, or pursuing trades.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports the Leafs are pursuing roster-for-roster trades, focusing on secondary players such as Max Domi and Brandon Carlo while keeping core players safe.
Injuries and center-depth gaps complicate the roster.

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Story summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 28th in the National Hockey League (NHL) and on a five-game losing streak.
General Manager Brad Treliving weighs three options: doing nothing, replacing head coach Craig Berube, or pursuing trades.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reports the Leafs are pursuing roster-for-roster trades, focusing on secondary players such as Max Domi and Brandon Carlo while keeping core players safe.
Injuries and center-depth gaps complicate the roster.