With the recent acquisition of Mitch Marner by the Vegas Golden Knights, the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively searching for a top-six forward to enhance their newly revamped roster. General manager Brad Treliving acknowledges the need for more talent upfront despite recent depth additions. He emphasizes the importance of making strategic moves to replace Marner's offensive contributions. Given the scarcity of elite free agents, trades now represent Toronto's best opportunity to bolster their offense.

One potential trade target is New York Islanders captain Anders Lee, as suggested by NHL analyst Lyle Richardson. Lee, 35, is in the final year of his contract, and if the Islanders' playoff hopes dwindle, he may be available. With a proven track record, including a 29-goal season last year, he could fill the gap left by Marner effectively, provided Toronto manages its salary cap strategically.