For Toronto, Toews could provide valuable depth and leadership as a third-line center, a position general manager Brad Treliving is aiming to bolster before the trade deadline and the postseason.

Additionally, Seravalli reported that three teams have expressed interest in Toews. The Toronto Maple Leafs would like to add a third-line center, and GM Brad Treliving has been looking for one.

All that Toews — in Toronto with the Colorado Avalanche on ... up several notches in the past few weeks after general manager Brad Treliving approached him about waiving his no-movement clause ...