Leafs Eye First‑Round Pick in Offer for Ekman‑Larsson

The Leafs have received a trade proposal for 34‑year‑old defenseman Oliver Ekman‑Larsson that would return a first‑round draft pick. The offer is on the table before the March 6 NHL trade deadline, and the team is weighing the potential to replenish its future.

Ekman‑Larsson has posted 35 points (8 goals, 27 assists) in 59 games this season and has expressed a desire to stay in Toronto, but the Leafs may decide to accept the offer to secure a valuable pick.