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Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner, left, and Luke Schenn, right, take out Montreal Canadiens forward Erike Cole, centre, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Both players could be up on the trading block on NHL deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner, left, and Luke Schenn, right, take out Montreal Canadiens forward Erike Cole, centre, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Both players could be up on the trading block on NHL deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette | CP

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner, left, and Luke Schenn, right, take out Montreal Canadiens forward Erike Cole, centre, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Both players could be up on the trading block on NHL deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner, left, and Luke Schenn, right, take out Montreal Canadiens forward Erike Cole, centre, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Both players could be up on the trading block on NHL deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette - Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner, left, and Luke Schenn, right, take out Montreal Canadiens forward Erike Cole, centre, during third period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Both players could be up on the trading block on NHL deadline day. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette | CP
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Which Maple Leaf could be on the move?

TORONTO— Globe and Mail Blog

Luke Schenn – Stay-at-home defenceman looks a step slower than last season and has fallen into only third-pairing duty all season. Still just 22, Schenn’s development seems to have stalled, and he could be moved for help up front. Chance he’s dealt: 30 per cent. Jonas Gustavsson – One way or another, The Monster’s time in Toronto appears to be over. An unrestricted free agent this summer, he could be moved in a deal for a goaltender or even placed on waivers. Chance he’s dealt: 30 per cent.

Mikhail Grabovski – Stuck in a contract impasse centred around both dollars and term, Grabovski may be moved for a draft pick if his asking price remains too high to be re-signed. Chance he’s dealt: 25 per cent.

Colby Armstrong – General manager Brian Burke would be wise to get out from under the final year of the beat-up veteran’s $3-million (all currency U.S.) contract if possible. Several playoff teams are rumoured to be interested – although having recently been a healthy scratch, he wouldn’t fetch much at this point. Chance he’s dealt: 15 per cent.

Nazem Kadri – The former seventh overall pick once again has close to a point-a-game in the minors but hasn’t impressed at the NHL level and could be packaged in a deal for more immediate help. Just 21. Chance he’s dealt: 5 per cent.

Clarke MacArthur – Burke’s best free-agent signing in Toronto continues to be the subject of trade rumours, although he’s provided decent production given his modest $3.25-million salary. Chance he’s dealt: 5 per cent.

Mike Komisarek – A regular healthy scratch these days and with a huge $4.5-million cap hit the next two seasons, Komisarek is only being moved if it’s for another terrible contract that Toronto can buyout or bury in the minors. Even then, that’s a difficult deal to pull off. Chance he’s dealt: 2 per cent.

Jake Gardiner – The rookie defenceman has had his name thrown in almost every rumour out there – and other teams are interested – but Burke will hang onto him at almost all costs. Chance he’s dealt: 0 per cent.

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