What the Islanders might salvage if the Maple Leafs’ upveaval becomes a full implosion

Since it is the time of year for such exercises, and since the Maple Leafs are the topic du jour around the NHL, let’s do some wondering about whether the Islanders can take advantage of the situation in Toronto.

The Leafs, plunged into chaos by the surprise firing of GM Kyle Dubas, officially hired former Calgary general manager Brad Treliving to take over the role on Wednesday. As you are doubtless aware, the status of everyone from coach Sheldon Keefe to the Core Four of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander to the 10 pending unrestricted free agents on Toronto’s roster is under intense scrutiny.

Dubas, who initially said he would take the year off if he didn’t return to Toronto, has been heavily linked to the open general manager position with the Penguins, the presumption being that his stance changed with Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan’s sudden reversal on whether to bring him back.

Our parlor game here will be whether the Islanders, who have avoided making the sort of major changes that seem afoot in Toronto thus far, could make use of any assets — players, coaches, front office — that might be on the move from the Leafs and whether any potential moves might be realistic.