Leafs and Jets: A Trade Deadline Dance?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets might be cooking up a trade deal before the season's trade deadline.

Why?

The Leafs need to beef up their defense, and the Jets are having a rough season.

Current Standings

• Winnipeg Jets: Sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference with a 19-22-6 record.
• Toronto Maple Leafs: Looking to strengthen their blue line.

Potential Trade Targets

The Leafs could be eyeing Logan Stanley or Luke Schenn from the Jets.

Logan Stanley

• Height: 6-foot-7
• Draft Status: Former first-round pick
• Season Stats: 8 goals and 15 points in 45 games
• Skills: Tough player, shot blocker, smooth skater, powerful slap shot
• Contract Status: Pending unrestricted free agent

Luke Schenn

• Age: 36 years old
• Experience: Veteran defenceman, previously played for the Leafs
• Skills: Defensively sound, great teammate
• Contract Status: Pending unrestricted free agent

Team Needs

• Leafs: Need to add at least one defenceman and a top-six forward.
• Jets: Looking to retool, not rebuild.

Timeline

Keep an eye on these two Canadian teams. They might just make a deal before the Olympic roster freeze in less than a month.