June 19, 2008 | 2:40pm ET
Leafs could look to move up TheFourthPeriod.com
The Maple Leafs have their sights set on several players in preparation for tomorrow's first-round at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, and it appears they are trying to move up in order to select the top choice on their list.
According to reports, the Leafs are extremely interested in Russian left wing Nikita Filatov and Danish star Mikkel Boedker.
While there's a good chance the Leafs will get a shot at Boedker with the seventh-overall selection, sources tell TFP the Leafs have been speaking with the New York Islanders about moving up to the No.5 slot.
It's believed the Leafs are trying to package the No.7 pick along with defenseman Bryan McCabe in exchange for the Islanders' No.5 selection and an unknown roster player.
One league executive told TFP that such a trade could be consummated during the first round, which begins tomorrow at 7pm ET.
If the Leafs are unable to move up, they could go with Boedker or, as the Toronto Star suggests, rugged defenseman Tyler Myers.
Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are also believed to be shopping the likes of Darcy Tucker, Jason Blake, Nik Antropov, Kyle Wellwood and Alex Ponikarosvki.
