Maple Leafs Face Playoff Drought Ahead of 2026 Trade Deadline

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing their first playoff miss in nearly a decade, with the team likely to be out of postseason contention for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

This potential playoff drought could trigger significant roster changes, with speculation that general manager Brad Treliving may trade up to four players before the 2026 NHL trade deadline as part of a rebuild or strategic repositioning.