Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving under pressure to spend BIG with NHL Trade Deadline looming

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving finds himself in a tough spot heading into Friday’s trade deadline. Does he spend big on adding to the Leafs roster? Are the players available even worth the massive price tags? Will adding depth pieces up front and on the back end be enough to get this group over the hump come playoff time? We discuss all this and more on this week’s episode of the Talkin’ Buds Leafs show! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/sy7GZV1mgtw (0:00) - Intro/the week that was (05:00) - Its ok to critique Auston Matthews play (09:20) - Should Brad Treliving pay a large price to add depth? (19:23) - DraftKings (20:47) - Keeping up with the Florida Panthers (28:05) - Realistic deadline expectations (36:45) - Realistic playoff expectations Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code THPN. That’s code THPN for new customers to get $150 in bonus bets instantly when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. New customers only. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot CO slash AUDIO. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. © NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.