"Maccelli's play has come on after a steady stream of healthy scratches, but he remains a chip the Leafs would consider playing. He has good vision and no shortage of offensive skill, but his game challenges a coach's trust. Maccelli is also undersized, which can be a barrier to winning puck battles, and his commitment on the defensive end remains a work in progress. The acquisition cost won't be huge. The Leafs got him from Utah for a third-round pick last summer."
"Maccelli is currently on the final year of his contract with a cap hit of $3,425 million this season. He is set to become a restricted free agent this summer. He's recently found a more consistent role with the Leafs, and now has six goals and 16 points in 32 games played. As Johnston notes, he wouldn't yield a big return for Toronto, but he could be an additional asset if they're looking to make a bigger swing heading towards the deadline."
Two months before the March trade deadline, several significant NHL pieces may be available. Matias Maccelli has emerged after repeated healthy scratches but remains a potential trade chip for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He offers strong vision and offensive skill while struggling to earn consistent coach trust, losing some puck battles due to an undersized frame, and showing imperfect defensive commitment. He carries a cap hit of $3,425 million in the final contract year and will become a restricted free agent this summer. Maccelli has six goals and 16 points in 32 games and would not command a large return.
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