An insider has confirmed that the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders are deep in discussions about a major trade. It's well-known that Brad Treliving is exploring every option to improve the Leafs for the next season. Meanwhile, the Islanders are on the hunt for a top player, and Mitch Marner's name has come up repeatedly in rumors. Marner fits the Islanders' needs perfectly as a talented forward who can significantly boost their offense. An insider on X has linked Marner to the Islanders, suggesting a potential trade. The Islanders have several attractive assets, especially on the blue line, that they could offer for Marner. One player that stands out and would certainly excite Leafs fans is Noah Dobson. <q> As an Islanders fan the Leafs want a relatively young piece that would hurt if Lou gave him up.. either way you gotta give up something (2-3 pieces) to help fulfill a big need🤷🏽‍♂️ #NHL </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/incarceratedbob/status/1802829870721794131'> </a></blockquote></div> According to the insider, the Leafs are eyeing a young player who would be tough for the Islanders to give up. <q> If the @incarceratedbob rumour is true and the Leafs/Isles are talking something big (presumably Marner) then Noah Dobson HAS to be part of the deal. Would easily become our #1 D and would come in at a bargain $4M for a year until he hits RFA. </q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/leafsupdates21/status/1802858220186439787'> </a></blockquote></div> Dobson, at 24, is emerging as one of the NHL's top defensemen, making him highly valuable. If the Leafs are insistent on acquiring him, it's likely they would have to include additional pieces along with Marner to make the trade work.