Toronto Maple Leafs

Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan of the Toronto Maple Leafs handle the draft table during the 2018 NHL Draft. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Brendan Shanahan sets tone with message to William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs Podcast: 2018-19 season preview

Toronto Maple Leafs: 4 predictions for the 2018-19 season

Toronto Maple Leafs: Grit is an archaic term

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: Curtis McElhinney #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to action against the Buffalo Sabres in 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 *** Curtis McElhinney

Toronto Maple Leafs lose both Curtis McElhinney and Calvin Pickard to waivers

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: Kyle Dubas bets on his Marlies in final roster cuts

SUNRISE, FL - FEBRUARY 27: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs directs the players during third period action against the Florida Panthers at the BB&T Center on February 27, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock discusses William Nylander

NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 05: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 5, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 to clinch a playoff position. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The impact of delaying Marner’s contract negotiations

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 16: Connor Carrick #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during the warm-up prior to playing against the St.Louis Blues in an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on January 16, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blues defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Gety Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Connor Carrick traded to the Dallas Stars

TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to face the Buffalo Sabres in 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: Final roster cuts not surprising

General manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kyle Dubas has a lot to ponder with final roster decisions

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for a faceoff 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

Toronto Maple Leafs: Pressure firmly on Nylander to agree a deal

TORONTON, ON - JANUARY 6: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on January 6, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 3-2 in an overtime shoot-out. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Carolina Hurricanes inquire about William Nylander

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 16: Connor Carrick #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during the warm-up prior to playing against the St.Louis Blues in an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on January 16, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blues defeated the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Gety Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Report: Connor Carrick on trade block

Jake Gardiner #51 of the Toronto Maple Leafs turns with the puck 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 *** Jake Gardiner

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Gardiner extension talks set to start soon

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 Podcast: Looking at the power play, and defensive play

TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Rasmus Sandin #78 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates 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: Sandin sent to Marlies, camp roster trimmed further

CALGARY, CANADA - JANUARY 5: Patrick Nemeth #12 of Team Sweden skates with the puck while being defended by Igor Ozhiganov #7 of Team Russia during the 2012 World Junior Hockey Championship Gold Medal game at the Scotiabank Saddledome on January 5, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Team Sweden defeated Team Russia 1-0 in overtime. (Photo by Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is Igor Ozhiganov set to start season with the Leafs?

TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to face the Buffalo Sabres in 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: Rough night for roster hopefuls against Canadiens

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 preparing for final stages of roster selection

TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Semyon Der-Arguchintsev #85 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates 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 sign Semyon Der-Aguchinstsev to entry level contract

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 6: Justin Faulk #27 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts after Riley Nash #20 of the Boston Bruins scored a goal during the first period at TD Garden on January 6, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly kicked tires on Justin Faulk

ST PAUL, MN - APRIL 2: Tyler Ennis #63 of the Minnesota Wild controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the game on April 2, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota. The Wild defeated the Oilers 3-0. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Tyler Ennis taking advantage of opportunity

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 14: Head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs Mike Babcock walks past his team as they celebrate an overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens during the NHL game at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Breathe, Fans…Breathe!

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 27: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders addresses the media during Media Day for the 2018 NHL All-Star at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on January 27, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares makes presence felt in debut

General manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Dubas confident he can sign Nylander, Tavares scores in debut

TORONTON, ON - JANUARY 6: Travis Dermott #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates in his 1st NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at the Air Canada Centre on January 6, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 3-2 in an overtime shoot-out. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock keeping Travis Dermott on short leash

SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 18: (L-R) Executive Director of the National Hockey League Players Associatio Donald Fehr, International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel and National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speak during a press conference on day eleven of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 18, 2014 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is another NHL lockout on the horizon?