Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a faceoff against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner – Hero or Villain?

Kurt Hill
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Toronto Maple Leafs extend Auston Matthews for five years

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Muzzin’s immediate impact a breath of fresh air

Toronto Maple Leafs: No pressure on Auston Matthews to sign extension

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 11: Martin Marincin #52 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs waive defenceman Martin Marincin

James Reeve
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 09: Radko Gudas #3 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the San Jose Sharks at the Wells Fargo Center on October 9, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Gudas would be a huge upgrade over Zaitsev

James Reeve
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Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Colorado Avalanche during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 14, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Avalanche defeated the Maple Leafs 6-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Marner must decide what’s most important to him

Paul Taylor
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 18: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 18, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Maple Leafs defeated the Devils 7-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Pros and cons of pairing Muzzin with Rielly

Paul Taylor
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Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts to his goal to take a 1-0 lead over the Minnesota Wild during the first period at Staples Center. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade for Jake Muzzin brings immediate upgrade

David Morassutti
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 29: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs fires a puck in against the New York Islanders during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs players chasing end of season awards

James Reeve
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Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs battles between Braden Holtby #70 and Madison Bowey #22 of the Washington Capitals during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Line changes bring much needed spark

David Morassutti
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 10: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on January 10, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The Maple Leafs defeated the Devils 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The impact of Andreas Johnsson’s absence

Paul Taylor
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John Lilley, Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs actively pursuing blue line upgrade

Paul Taylor
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Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs sets up for a tip in attempt in front of goaltender Roberto Luongo #1 of the Florida Panthers. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Babcock and Dubas need to find solution for team’s struggles

David Morassutti
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Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs send Liljegren down to ECHL for conditioning stint

James Reeve
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SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Kyle Dubas and Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs attend the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 1st round pick in play at trade deadline

Paul Taylor
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Jake Gardiner #51 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Criticism towards Jake Gardiner warranted

David Morassutti
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 22: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to face a shot during warm-up prior to action against the New York Rangers in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 22, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Frederik Andersen makes long awaited return

James Reeve
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 29: Trevor Moore #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs give Trevor Moore two-year extension

James Reeve
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GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 25: Gold medal winner Sergei Andronov #11 of Olympic Athlete from Russia celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in overtime to defeat Germany 4-3 during the Men's Gold Medal Game on day sixteen of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Hockey Centre on February 25, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The case for signing Sergei Andronov

Paul Taylor
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Dougie Hamilton #19 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates against the Detroit Red Wings. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs should make a call on Dougie Hamilton

David Morassutti
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TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 3: Michael Hutchinson #30 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to control a bouncing puck against the Minnesota Wild during the Next Generation NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 3, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Wild defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Michael Hutchinson versus Garret Sparks

Paul Taylor
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William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander scores first goal of season

David Morassutti
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Patrick Marleau #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his first period goal along with William Nylander #29 against Keith Kinkaid #1 of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Things to watch and bold predictions for 2019

David Morassutti
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Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Ottawa Senators during an NHL game. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: How Morgan Rielly can still go to the All-Star Game

David Morassutti
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SUNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 20: Goaltender Michael Hutchinson #39 of the Florida Panthers defends the net against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center on October 20, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida. The Red Wings defeated the Panthers 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs trade for Michael Hutchinson from Panthers

James Reeve
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to action against the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Garret Sparks has golden opportunity with Andersen injured

James Reeve
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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 28: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates past Drew Doughty #8 of the Los Angeles Kings. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Who will join Auston Matthews at the All-Star Game?

David Morassutti
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