The Maple Leafs’ issues also go beyond raw goal scoring, as their defencemen have fallen well short of expectations in overall point production and have contributed little to the power play.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are actively searching for a center ahead of the March 7 trade deadline, but a lack of tradable assets might make it hard for general manager Brad Treliving to pull off his preferred deal.

Identifying blueliners around the league who would make sense for Toronto and who may also be available as the trade deadline nears.