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Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands $50 Million Travis Sanheim For Prospects, Picks

A Maple Leafs trade pitch would bring $50 million Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim to Toronto for a package of players and draft picks.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:35 PM
Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands $50 Million Travis Sanheim For Prospects, Picks
Key Things to Know
  • A PuckGM trade pitch proposes the Maple Leafs acquire Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim.
  • The hypothetical trade package includes Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Ben Danford, Noah Chadwick, and two 2027 draft picks.
  • Sanheim is in the fourth season of an eight-year, $50 million contract with a full no-trade clause.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A trade proposal published via PuckPedia's PuckGM simulator suggests the Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim. Under the pitched trade scenario, Toronto would receive the 30-year-old blueliner in exchange for veteran defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, prospects Ben Danford and Noah Chadwick, and two 2027 draft picks.

The proposal aims to address Toronto's blue-line depth following Chris Tanev's placement on injured reserve. Sanheim is currently playing under an eight-year, $50 million contract carrying a $6.25 million annual cap hit and holds a full no-trade clause through the 2026-27 NHL season.

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