Toronto Maple Leafs

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Flags get passed through the crowd during the anthem prior to game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is assistant GM Kyle Dubas on his way out?

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 14 Nicolas Hague

Leafs don’t know how good they have it with William Nylander

William Nylander wins gold medal and MVP at World Championships

Mar 22, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) reacts after scoring a goal with center Mitchell Marner (16) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs: Marner and Nylander set to meet in World Championship Final

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the stage and draft room floor before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 12 Elias Pettersson

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 11 Eeli Tolvanen

Apr 17, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) leads his teammates to the bench after celebrating scoring against Washington Capitals in the first period in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: The centre problem

Mar 22, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) reacts after scoring a goal with center Mitchell Marner (16) in the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander and Mitch Marner continue to shine at World Championships

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Mark Hunter announces Mitchell Marner (not pictured) as the number four overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs as commissioner Gary Bettman looks on in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 10 Martin Necas

Oct 25, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) turns away from Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette (13) in the third period at Air Canada Centre. Tampa Bay won 7-3. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2016-17 Season Review: Nikita Zaitsev

Mar 18, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) warms up before playing against the Chicago Blackhawks at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2016-17 Season Review: Morgan Rielly

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Air Canada Centre is seen before the start of a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Swedish defencemen Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; General view of team executives on the arena floor in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 9 Owen Tippett

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs fans gather in Maple Square outside of the Air Canada Centre prior to game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Dart Guy is quitting smoking

Jan 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of center ice as Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) takes the opening face-off against Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (93) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Darren Raddysh is worth a look

Jan 14, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Tyler Bozak (42) is surround by Leafs right wing Phil Kessel (81) and defenseman Dion Phaneuf (right) after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the first period at TD Banknorth Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Which former Leaf(s) will hoist the Stanley Cup?

Apr 19, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) carries the puck against the Washington Capitals in game four of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Washington defeated Toronto 5-4. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2016-17 Season Review: Jake Gardiner

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; General view of team executives on the arena floor in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 8 Timothy Liljegren

Jan 26, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock (R) looks on from behind the bench against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trading for a defenceman could be too costly

Jan 31, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev (22) skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the Dallas Stars before the game at the American Airlines Center. The Stars defeat the Maple Leafs 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: The right-handed defencemen problem

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as hockey fans arrive outside a security checkpoint before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 7 Cale Makar

Apr 6, 2017; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets center Sam Gagner (89) against the Winnipeg Jets at Nationwide Arena. The Jets won 5-4. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs: If Brian Boyle doesn’t re-sign, Sam Gagner is the ideal centre

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media after their elimination at the hands of the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Rumours: Who is Philip Holm?

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks on stage before the start of the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 6 Cody Glass

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as hockey fans arrive before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 NHL Draft Preview: No. 5 Casey Mittelstadt

Apr 23, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media after their elimination at the hands of the Washington Capitals in game six of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Possible new signings

Sep 30, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Kasperi Kapanen (28) celebrates his goal against Buffalo Sabres during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Marlies overcome 2-0 deficit to win Game 3