Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: William Nylander #29 and Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs chat during a timeout against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Nylander; Auston Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews injury could impact Nylander negotiations

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri steps up with Auston Matthews injured

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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 18, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Penguins defeated the Maple Leafs 3-0.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Forward depth needs to step up during scoring slump

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 22: Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs chat prior to the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 22, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Bridge deal reportedly the way forward with Nylander

Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs attends the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center on June 23, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is Kyle Dubas laying the groundwork for a trade?

WINNIPEG, MB - MAY 12: Jacob Trouba #8 of the Winnipeg Jets carries the puck against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Place on May 12, 2018 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The case for and against pursuing Jacob Trouba

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: Kasperi Kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 24, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kasperi Kapanen

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is Kasperi Kapanen playing his way out of Toronto?

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 20: William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander in a no-win situation

TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs sets up the power play against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 21, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: To Be the Best you have to Beat the Best

TORONTO,ON - DECEMBER 6: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 6, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Flames 2-1 in an overtime shoot-out. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What to make of Dubas and Nylander meeting in Switzerland

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 09: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates a puck before a game against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on October 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Frederik Andersen’s injury gives Garret Sparks opportunity

Morgan Rielly #44, Auston Matthews #34, Nazem Kadri #43, John Tavares #91 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Early look at the team’s overall performance

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Max Domi #16 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against Kasperi kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs should sign Kasperi Kapanen sooner rather than later

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 17: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates into goalie Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in the third period at Capital One Arena on October 17, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs face toughest test against Washington Capitals

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Place on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 reasons why there’s no need to worry about offer sheets

Morgan Rielly #44, Auston Matthews #34, Nazem Kadri #43, John Tavares #91 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews makes NHL history in Red Wings win

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 31: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Winnipeg Jets during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 31, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Jets defeated the Maple Leafs 3-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is William Nylander trying to avoid a trade?

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: Morgan Rielly emerging, Jake Gardiner struggling

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Max Domi #16 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against Kasperi kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Partner Kapanen with Auston Matthews regularly

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 07: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs makes a save against the Chicago Blackhawks during the regular seasopn opening home game at the United Center on October 7, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Garret Sparks gets bailed out in first start

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 6: Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Ottawa Senators skates away from a checking Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 6, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Senators defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Costly defensive mistakes overshadows strong effort

KELOWNA, BC - NOVEMBER 12: Ian Scott #33 of the Prince Albert Raiders defends the net against the Kelowna Rockets during the second period at Prospera Place on November 12, 2016 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie prospect Ian Scott turning heads in WHL

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 28: (L-R) Brendan Shanahan and Brian Burke of the Toronto Maple Leafs talk on Day Two of the 2014 NHL Draft at the Wells Fargo Center on June 28, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The hypocrisy of Brendan Shanahan

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 17: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to take a faceoff against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 17, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canadiens 4-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander breaks silence on contract negotiations

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 19: Ron Hainsey #2 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set for third period action against the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round in the 2018 Stanley Cup play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 19, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 3-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ron Hainsey

Toronto Maple Leafs: Time to reduce Ron Hainsey’s role

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 3: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL game at Scotiabank Place on October 3, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews and Tavares help defence overcome subpar performance