Ex-Leafs Centers Stir Trade Waters, Dreger Warns Prices Rising

Two former Maple Leafs centers quietly dictate the trade market's tempo right now, with insiders like Dreger whispering that asking prices climb higher by the hour as the deadline nears. GMs who remember their Toronto days know these guys bring proven middle-ice grit that contenders crave, but hesitation from sellers could spark a bidding frenzy. Front offices scramble to gauge the true cost before March 6, where one wrong move leaves a roster hole too big to fill.