Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue, a 20-year-old forward, has been traded from the Brantford Bulldogs to the Ottawa 67's, marking his third team in three years. The trade, finalized on December 4th, involved McCue and a 2029 fifth-round pick going to Ottawa in exchange for a 2029 second-round pick, a 2029 third-round pick, and a 2029 fifth-round pick from Brantford. McCue, who was acquired by Brantford from the Flint Firebirds in the off-season, has shown promising offensive stats with 69 goals and 40 assists in 181 OHL games, and is on track for his best season yet with 10 goals and 6 assists in 25 games. His recent departure followed a controversial incident during a game in Oshawa, where he received a misconduct for abuse of an official, and was subsequently scratched from the team. The Bulldogs, currently leading the CHL with a 20-2-4-1 record, now hold multiple draft picks to pursue further moves. The trade comes amid ongoing speculation about McCue's future with the Maple Leafs and his fit within their plans, with some discussions about potential moves involving other players like Blake Coleman. The situation remains fluid as McCue seeks a fresh start with the Ottawa 67's.