The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by Auston Mattews, are exploring ways to continue strengthening their roster, and adding young talent has been a clear priority. With a wave of NCAA players recently joining the team, combined with promising NHL contributors, Toronto is shaping a lineup built to handle the demands of a full season. Amid this strategic shift, one name has emerged as a potential addition: Hendrix Lapierre, currently a teammate of Alex Ovechkin on the Washington Capitals.

According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman on his 32 Thoughts podcast, the Capitals may be open to moving the 23-year-old forward. Lapierre, the 22nd overall pick in 2020, has struggled to find consistent ice time in Washington, appearing in just 87 games and posting 31 points (9 goals, 22 assists).

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