The Leafs' success has been carried by the core four but with trade talks looming, we could see a member traded. Toronto management has shared its plan.
Leafs Appear to Have Chosen Their Path With the Core Four
The Maple Leafs have been quite successful in the regular season since the core four was established. However, success is not derived from the regular season but rather from the postseason.
Because of this, there have been rumors about the Leafs potentially moving a core four member and the Leafs have shared their intentions with the players.
Could The Leafs Still Move Somebody In The Core Four
They could but is far less likely now. If there is a trade, it means either the Leafs will be getting a great return and think that they're winning the trade outright or it means that everything has gone wrong and they need to go on damage control by recouping assets.
If the Leafs were to trade somebody, it is likely William Nylander and Nylander could fetch multiple first-round picks and more.