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The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the thick of trade speculation, but Frank Seravalli has narrowed down their targets, and reports one team is out of the running. With Brad Treliving the center of trade talks in recent weeks, the pressure in solely on the Maple Leafs GM to make a move to not only improve their team's scoring, but deal with a potential long term injury, and perhaps add some defense while they're at it. There are several names available for the team to go after, but they must be careful not to overpay and risk gambling the future for only a few months of talent. If that's enough to win a Cup then it'll all be worth it, but another first round disappointment will not bode well for the team. NHL Insider Frank Seravalli however has revealed that at least one team that Toronto could potentially be a trade partner for has adjusted their trade strategy now that some very important pieces are back in play, and it's direct from the source. Speaking on Seravalli's show 'Frankly Speaking', Utah HC GM Bill

This article first appeared on Hockey Patrol and was syndicated with permission.

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