With the trade deadline approaching, the Toronto Maple Leafs could consider taking an aggressive approach that could involve acquiring top-tier players. Two such players would be New York Islanders center Brock Nelson and St.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Robertson’s brother, Jason, had a hat trick for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

Nicholas Robertson scored two goals to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday. Robertson’s brother, Jason, had a hat trick for the Dallas Stars in a 4-3 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.

The New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs after Jonny Brodzinski's two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Rangers' 5-1 win

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly in talks with the New York Islanders about one of their bigger, nastier defensemen ahead of Friday's trade deadline.

The Avalanche host the Maple Leafs after each team made big moves at the trade deadline, including Toronto acquiring Scott Laughton.

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the busiest teams in the final week before Friday's trade deadline, and they will unveil a much different lineup when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Pulling off this type of deadline deal, however, would likely involve moving a first-round pick, top prospects and possibly a roster player such as Nick Robertson or Max Domi, as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman said while appearing on "Leafs Morning Take" on Tuesday.

David Pagnotta: The New York Islanders have received trade offers, including a first-round pick – plus, for forward Brock Nelson. The Tampa Bay Lightning were interested before pivoting to the deal with the Seattle Kraken for Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand.

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Philadelphia Flyers David Pagnotta: The Toronto Maple Leafs have checked in on San Jose Sharks forward Luke Kunin. He was held out of last night’s game.

When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Ball Arena TV: Sportsnet Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Maple Leafs +107, Avalanche -132 THE BUZZ The Maple Leafs had centre Brock Nelson in their sights in a trade and sure enough, they’ll get an up-close look at him on Saturday.