Brad Treliving touted the Leafs have improved defensively but addressed questions that had more to do with the future than what has transpired so far.

During his mid-season media availability, Treliving spoke about how he would gauge the trade market to improve his club.

The upside of surviving the first half of a season spiked with injuries at all positions is that Brad Treliving has had plenty of time to root around the cupboards and pinpoint the deficiencies in his roster depth.

With the NHL trade deadline less than two months away, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving confirmed the speculation regarding the franchise's priority in the trade market.

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving met with reporters following Monday’s practice, where he indicated that the team will pursue a centre ahead of the trade deadline.

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving conducted a mid-season review for the media on Monday afternoon after practice at the Ford Performance Centre. Question: It’s less than two months until the NHL trade deadline (March 7).

The top three players on TSN's trade bait list are all centers: J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Brock Nelson, but these guys are out of price range and wouldn't fit cohesively on the Maple Leafs' third line.