Brian Burke says changes will be made in the off-season to ensure Toronto is a playoff contender a year from now.

Acquiring a first line center is the Maple Leafs' top priority, followed by adding toughness, more reliable defensemen and a backup goaltender capable of challenging Vesa Toskala.

Sources say the Leafs will show interest in impending unrestricted free agents Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Mike Cammalleri, Marian Gaborik and Jay Bouwmeester.

However, if any of those players are seeking six million or more, then the Leafs will seek alternative means to plug their holes.

Both Tomas Kaberle and Pavel Kubina are expected to become trade bait again at the NHL entry draft and if the return includes a top line centre and a fifth or sixth defenceman in the package, a deal might get done.