# Leafs Trade Down? Draft Strategy Debate

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Podcast: [Toronto Maple Leafs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-maple-leafs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7536313)
Published: 2026-05-25T21:16:27+00:00
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Toronto Maple Leafs just landed the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, but ESPN’s Ray Ferraro is throwing a curveball—what if they trade down to snag a top defenseman instead of chasing flashy forwards like Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg? With playoff misses and new management in charge, this could be the smart play… or a risky gamble that haunts them for years. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5ef22332e8673a3d

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