Leafs investors eye a blockbuster, centering Evgeni Malkin in a hypothetical swap with Pittsburgh. Toronto would send Calle Jarnkrok, Nick Robertson and a 2027 second-round pick to the Pens for the 39-year-old mousse of playoff pedigree. Malkin, while past his prime, would inject top-six punch and veteran leadership, potentially accelerating Toronto’s Cup window. Pittsburgh recoups youth and depth, while Toronto tests the market for a true splash in a crowded Atlantic race.