The Leafs' pool has taken a hit in both quality and quantity after trading away many draft picks over the years.

The trade deadline is less than two months away and the 4 Nations Face-Off is even closer. This means teams will soon be ready to make deals. Therefore, the Toronto Maple Leafs should consider what assets they have in their lineup and who could be on their way out.

The Maple Leafs have drawn a hard line in the sand for Mitch Marner's contract negotiations at $13 million per season.

The statistic we typically use to measure a team’s good fortune is called PDO, which some refer to as “percentage-driven outcome.” The Leafs PDO at even strength so far this season sits at 1.02, fifth highest in the league and just under the upper bounds of what is considered sustainable over a full season.

Goalie: Belfour's stint with the Maple Leafs was impactful even though it lasted just three seasons (2002-03 to 2005-06). He had 17 shutouts, most of any Toronto goalie in the quarter century. He's also second in wins since 2000 with 93, trailing only Frederik Andersen (149), who played 98 more games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are thought to be shopping for a center before the trade deadline with Easton Cowan's name being suggested by certain media personnel, while the Philadelphia Flyers may look to move one of their defensemen.

The Eastern Conference wild card race is heating up, leaving many wondering who the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ first-round opponent in the playoffs could be this season.