The NHL trade season heats up as surprising returns for depth players like Michael McCarron and Cole Smith upend market expectations—are the Toronto Maple Leafs poised to cash in? Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti debate whether this deadline favours buyers or sellers, exploring how deals could impact Brad Treliving’s approach and which Leafs might unexpectedly fetch significant assets. Bold moves by teams like the Minnesota Wild spark questions about the value of current trade targets, including Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Scott Laughton, and more. The hosts break down possible blockbuster scenarios involving some of the top targets on trade bait boards. To end the show, Mike and Dave preview the game against the New Jersey Devils and discuss if Auston Matthews is primed to get out of his goal drought.