With the trade deadline approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs could consider taking an aggressive approach that could involve acquiring top-tier players. Two such players would be New York Islanders center Brock Nelson and St.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Robertson’s brother, Jason, had a hat trick for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

The New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jonny Brodzinski's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Rangers' 5-1 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks with the New York Islanders about one of their bigger, nastier defensemen ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

The trade deadline is only a few days away, and all 32 teams are preparing accordingly. The New York Islanders are one of the major players since they can buy or sell, and based on every game result,

The Avalanche host the Maple Leafs after each team made big moves at the trade deadline, including Toronto acquiring Scott Laughton.

David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the busiest teams in the final week before Friday's trade deadline, and they will unveil a much different lineup when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

The New York Rangers are back on the ice Friday night as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers (29-25-4), who are coming off a 5-1 win over the Islanders on Tuesday, will have to move on without top defenseman Adam Fox for the foreseeable future.

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