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Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands $100 Million Goal-Scoring Champ Nathan MacKinnon

A Maple Leafs trade pitch proposes acquiring $100 million NHL superstar Nathan MacKinnon in a blockbuster involving a first-round draft pick.

By Jonathan Vankin · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 2:02 AM

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A trade pitch proposes the Maple Leafs acquire Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon for Nick Paul and a 2027 first-round pick.
The proposed deal is a permanent trade that would transfer a $9.454 million cap obligation to Toronto.
MacKinnon is under an eight-year, $100.8 million contract that includes a full no-trade clause.

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A trade proposal published via PuckGM suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Colorado Avalanche superstar center Nathan MacKinnon. Under the proposed blockbuster scenario, Toronto would land the $100.8 million forward in exchange for veteran forward Nick Paul and a 2027 first-round draft pick.

The proposed deal would provide Colorado with $9.454 million in salary-cap relief, but it presents major financial hurdles for Toronto, pushing them significantly over the cap limit. In addition, MacKinnon holds a full no-trade clause in his contract that would grant him full veto power over any potential move.

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Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands $100 Million Goal-Scoring Champ Nathan MacKinnon

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