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Stanley Cup champion Ross Colton surfaces as a trade target for the Maple Leafs


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Gabriel Sami
June 21, 2024  (3:19 PM)
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Colorado Avalanche player Ross Colton celebrating a goal during game versus the Edmonton Oilers (Right)
Photo credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

According to an analyst, the Toronto Maple Leafs are connected to Stanley Cup champion Ross Colton in trade discussions.

Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving's focus should be on acquiring players who elevate their performance in the playoffs. After several disappointing playoff exits, the organization aims to finally reach the Stanley Cup Finals.
While addressing gaps in their defense should be a priority for the Leafs, an intriguing possibility has emerged to bolster offensive depth: Stanley Cup champion Ross Colton, currently with the Colorado Avalanche.

Toronto Maple Leafs and Ross Colton linked

First reported by respected insider Frank Seravalli, the Colorado Avalanche are aiming to create cap space and may entertain trading Colton, despite his affordable $4M AAV contract that runs for another three seasons.
"#GoAvsGo Ross Colton joins the latest Trade Targets board as Colorado looks for cap flexibility."
Then, The Athletic's Kevin Papetti believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs are possibly interested in acquiring Ross Colton:
"If Ross Colton gets traded, I could see the Leafs being interested"
At 27 years old, Colton tallied 40 points last season. The Maple Leafs could benefit from his penalty-killing prowess and physical play. Over 270 career regular-season games, he has delivered 518 hits.
Treliving possesses sufficient trade assets to present a compelling offer to the Avalanche. In the proposed trade, Colton would join Toronto in exchange for Timothy Liljegren and a 3rd-round pick.
"The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly put Ross Colton on the trade block.

He could be a perfect fit for the #LeafsForever

Would you trade Timothy Liljegren and a third round pick for Ross Colton?"
The 6-foot forward would fit well in Toronto, though it might require sacrificing either Max Domi or Tyler Bertuzzi to free agency. Brad Treliving still has time to decide, but with the NHL draft just a week away, action could come at any moment.
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