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Maple Leafs could be heading into ‘hybrid’ trade deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs could be hurtling towards a hybrid trade deadline, considering the team is still within striking distance of a playoff spot.

Feb 2, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images | Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs went quietly into the Olympic roster freeze. That shouldn’t be surprising to anyone. Had the Leafs completely bombed their last three games, the motivation would have been there to blow things up.