Leafs reportedly eyeing a deal for 8-time 20+ goal scorer before tomorrow's deadline

We know that on top of upgrading on the blueline, the Leafs are also looking to add a top-9 forward if possible before the deadline and as it turns out, there's a pretty good forward up for grabs in New Jersey. He also happens to hail from Scarborough, Ontario. I am, of course, talking about Tyler Toffoli.

On Thursday, The Hockey News' Mikey Stephens is suggesting that the Leafs have indeed reached out to the Devils regarding Toffoli, cautioning that the price is still high on the 31-year-old winger. However, there's no question that the 8-time 20-goal scorer would certainly improve the top-9 in Toronto.

After notching a career high 73 points for the Calgary Flames last season, the pending UFA was dealt to the New Jersey Devils this summer in exchange for forward Yegor Sharangovich and a 3rd round draft pick at this past summer's draft. Unfortunately, the Devils have not been able to replicate last year's success this season and, as a result, Toffoli has wound up on the trading block, through no fault of his own. Through 61 games this season, Toffoli has managed to produce 26 goals and 44 points for the Devils.

The LA Kings are also rumoured to be in talks with the Devils regarding Toffoli, so the Leafs certainly are not the only team in the hunt here. It will be interesting to see what the next 24 hours hold.