Former No. 2 pick emerges as trade target for Maple Leafs before deadline

Fansided | March 4, 2026

The New Jersey Devils are reportedly taking calls on the former second-overall pick and the Toronto Maple Leafs need to get involved.

Jan 25, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec (17) looks on before the game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Blake Dahlin-Imagn Images | Blake Dahlin-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be heavily involved in the trade market for the next couple of days. With the NHL trade deadline coming up on Friday afternoon, the Leafs have just a short amount of time to make deals that could affect the future of this organization.