An NHL reporter recently revealed that the Leafs could look to reunite with two former defensemen who can help them make a deep run in the playoffs. The second half of the 2024-25 NHL season gets underway tonight, bringing with it a new wave of trade speculation with the March 7 deadline looming. Jonas Siegel of 'The Athletic' writes <a href='https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6003764/2024/12/26/maple-leafs-defenceman-trade-targets/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>the Toronto Maple Leafs could attempt to bring back one, or maybe two, familiar faces</a> before the deadline. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/1872314442400292873'> </a></blockquote></div> General Manager Brad Treliving is reportedly prioritizing depth on defense to bolster the team's playoff chances. Among the potential targets are former Leafs Luke Schenn and Cody Ceci, both of whom could strengthen Toronto's blue line. Luke <a href='https://www.nhl.com/predators/player/luke-schenn-8474568' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Schenn</a>, who briefly rejoined the Leafs during the 2022-23 season, made a strong impression as Morgan Rielly's defensive partner. Originally drafted by Toronto as the fifth overall pick in 2008, Schenn has since played for the Lightning and Predators. With 278 hits and 124 blocked shots averaged per season, he is a physical type who brings grit and dependability to the backend. His cap hit is only $2.75 million, which certainly doesn't hurt his value. Cody Ceci, now in San Jose after a time in Edmonton, brings a shutdown presence which complements the game of Morgan Rielly nicely. <a href='https://www.nhl.com/sharks/player/cody-ceci-8476879' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Ceci</a> also played with the Leafs in 2019 and seemed to develop good chemistry with Rielly. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/HockeyDaily365/status/1863075676049342786'> </a></blockquote></div> On the negative side, the $3.25 million cap hit does present financial complications, while his season thus far in San Jose makes a question of fit with the Leafs. There is some time for Brad Treliving to weigh his options thoroughly. If the Leafs can acquire Schenn or Ceci, or both, that's a step in the right direction for depth that this team needs for a long springtime run.