Trade Rumor: Top Insider Suggests Toronto Maple Leafs Are on the Verge of Something Big

When Mitch Marner left the Toronto Maple Leafs, it became clear that the team had a glaring hole at the top of the lineup.

Auston Matthews needs a superstar on his right wing, and that is not easy to find. There are no free agents who fit the bill, which means a trade would have to be made.

The Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup window is still open, and in order to keep the window open, general manager Brad Treliving must make some kind of move that will keep the ball rolling.

There have been rumors about what the Leafs are cooking up, although there has been little substance about who the team is actually going after.

Unfortunately, that trend is going to continue. Frank Seravalli offered some insight on the Leafs' upcoming plans, but couldn't say for sure what their plan is. Instead, he noted that the Leafs have been in on 75 percent of the players who have been dealt or could be dealt.

At the end of the day, Brad Treliving needs to make a move, and he knows that better than anyone.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a good roster right now, but an extra top-six player would really put them over the edge.

One of the players discussed has been Bryan Rust, who the Pittsburgh Penguins are supposedly shopping around right now.

Whatever the case may be, Toronto Maple Leafs fans should gear themselves up for a trade in the near future. Whether or not its a blockbuster, remains to be seen.