John Tavares Struggles Continue to Emerge in Toronto With Latest Revelation

The Leafs captain has struggled enough that is prompted Sheldon Keefe to make some changes. He dropped the 33-year-old down to the third line and removed him from the top powerplay unit as well. These are huge changes for the veteran who is used to playing in a major role.

The Changes have not worked out particularly well either. Tavares has just three points in his last seven games, one of which came on the powerplay. Furthermore, he has made some major uncharacteristic mistakes in recent games, leading to goals against.

Tavares' sudden decline has had a ripple effect throughout the Leafs lineup. Now it may have an effect on the team's trade deadline strategy as well. According to Jonas Sigel, the team could be looking for a new second line center to acquire before the March 8th deadline.

Trading for a center would limit the team's ability to make moves elsewhere and the team seems to have a greater need on the blueline. However, center depth is often a deciding factor in the playoffs. As such, Brad Treliving will have some very tough decisions ahead of him as the trade deadline approaches.

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