Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 21: Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Jake Gardiner (51) in warmups prior to the regular season NHL game between the Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs on February 21, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Gerry Angus/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Gardiner Returns To Practice At Dire Time

Toronto Maple Leafs Instantly Regretting Lack Of Deadline Deals

New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs square off in John Tavares’ return

Toronto Maple Leafs: Remembering Tim Horton

TORONTO, ON- Kyle Dubas file photos from the Nylander signing press meeting.(Rene Johnston/Toronto Star) (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Maple Leafs GM Dubas Far From Done After Matthews’ Extension

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set for a face-off against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs rumors: Auston Matthews extension nearly done?

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 7: Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on against the Nashville Predators during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on January 7, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Why a Mitch Marner offer sheet is unlikely

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 12: Fox Sports West reporter Carrlyn Bathe interviews Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings after he defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in the game at STAPLES Center on January 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Why Jake Muzzin is so Important to the Leafs

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 02: Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs chases after a puck to the corner with Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Staples Center on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Are All-In After Jake Muzzin Acquisition

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 02: Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings reacts during the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Staples Center on December 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Jake Muzzin from Los Angeles Kings

NEWARK, NJ - DECEMBER 18: Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (29) skates during the second period of the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 18, 2018 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Holiday break could be blessing for William Nylander

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 20: Carl Grundstrom #10, Calle Rosen #48, Josh Jooris #36, Timothy Liljegren #7 and Trevor Moore #9 of the Toronto Marlies celebrate a Marlie goal against the Hartford Wolf Pack during AHL game action on October 20, 2018 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Short List of Improving Marlies

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 1: Ron Hainsey #2, Morgan Rielly #44. John Tavares #91, Zach Hyman #11, and Patrick Marleau #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs stand on the ice during playing introductions before facing the Dallas Stars at the Scotiabank Arena on November 1, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Must Solve Home Ice Issues

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks to teammate Nazem Kadri #43 after a whistle during the first period against the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Can Overcome Matthews Injury

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 11: John Tavares #91 and Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate towards the bench during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Leafs defeated the Wings 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews injury will test depth

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes part in warm up prior to playing the Detroit Red Wings at the Air Canada Centre on March 24, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Short-term deal makes sense for William Nylander

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes part in warm up prior to playing the Detroit Red Wings at the Air Canada Centre on March 24, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nylander Has Already Lost His Contract Negotiation

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 28: Toronto Maple Leafs Center William Nylander (29) reacts during the third period of the NHL regular season game between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 28, 2018, at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs rumors: Management meeting with William Nylander

ST. PAUL, MN - DECEMBER 14: Toronto Maple Leafs Right Wing Josh Leivo (32) warms up before a NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and Toronto Maple Leafs on December 14, 2017 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.The Wild defeated the Maple Leafs 2-0.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The secondary scoring is starting to click

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 09: (L-R) Morgan Rielly #44, Auston Matthews #34, Nazem Kadri #43, John Tavares #91 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate the second goal of the game by Matthews against the Dallas Stars in the second period at American Airlines Center on October 9, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Dream Start To The Season

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates during the first period of the NHL preseason game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens on September 26, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews and Tavares feed off each other

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 19: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes part in warm up before playing the Boston Bruins in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Air Canada Centre on April 19, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: William Nylander contract dispute continues

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) winds up during Game 1 of the First Round for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 12, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 5-1. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Strength of a Point-Scoring Defense

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 06: Toronto Maple Leafs Center John Tavares (91) looks towards the photographer during the regular season NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 6, 2018 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares hat trick leads win over Blackhawks

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) and Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates during the first period of the NHL preseason game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens on September 26, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Set To Begin Highly Anticipated Season

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Connor Carrick (8) skates during the NHL preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 24, 2018, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, Canada. (Photograph by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dallas Stars acquire Connor Carrick from Toronto Maple Leafs

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 07: Toronto Maple Leafs Center Auston Matthews (34) congratulates teammate Goalie Frederik Andersen (31) as the team celebrates its 4-2 win after the final NHL 2018 regular-season game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 7, 2018 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON., Canada. (Photo by Jeff Chevrier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs preview: John Tavares has Leafs on the edge of glory

LUCAN, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs scores on Marcus Hogberg #35 of the Ottawa Senators while his teammate Patrick Sieloff #50 looks on during Kraft Hockeyville Canada at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on September 18, 2018 in Lucan, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: How the penalty kill improved