As he settles into his role with Toronto, Treliving naturally will want to put feelers out with his colleagues across the NHL. One would expect as much.
Furthermore, trading Matthew Knies when the young winger has proven he will be an everyday player next season, with a bright future no less, would be foolish. There’s something else to consider. Hart was part of the 2018 Canadian junior team that awaits the report of the investigation of the alleged group sexual assault involving players on that team. Hockey Canada barred players from that team from playing for Canada the world championship this past spring in Latvia.
Fact is, the Leafs aren’t in scramble mode to improve their goaltending. The issue of Matt Murray and his contract needs to be cleared up, as getting his $4.7-million cap hit off the books would be prudent on the part of Treliving.