Toronto Maple Leafs

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 13: Jake Gardiner #51 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals in the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 13, 2017 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Addressing Jake Gardiner’s Giveaway Totals

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Toronto Maple Leafs: How the Ryan Ellis extension affects Jake Gardiner

SAN JOSE, CA - OCTOBER 30: Andreas Borgman #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on October 30, 2017 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Rocky W. Widner/NHL/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Andreas Borgman deserves a chance

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner versus William Nylander

TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 29: Colby Armstrong #9 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with Wayne Simmonds #17 of the Philadelphia Flyers during NHL game action March 29, 2012 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Worst Free Agent Signings Of The Past Decade

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 19: Connor Brown #28 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck 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 *** Connor Brown

Toronto Maple Leafs: Connor Brown must rebound

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 8: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins takes a shot on Curtis McElhinney #35 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Air Canada Centre on April 8, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Likely landing spots for Curtis McElhinney

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Predicting forward goal totals

TORONTO, ON- MAY 20 - Toronto Marlies defenseman Travis Dermott (8) levels Lehigh Valley Phantoms left wing Tyrell Goulbourne (12) as the Toronto Marlies play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in game two of the AHL Eastern Conference final in the Calder Cup play-offs at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. May 20, 2018. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Can Wait To Acquire Defensemen

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: Josh Leivo vs. Tyler Ennis

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency 2018: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Andreas Johnsson

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: The jersey of John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, hangs in the Toronto Maple Leafs' dressing room, after Tavares signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs, at the Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Yes, John Tavares Is Actually A Leaf

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 2: Frederik Gauthier #33 of the Toronto Maple Leafs enters the locker room after the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Air Canada Centre on January 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

NHL Free Agency 2018: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Frederik Gauthier

TORONTO, ON- MAY 20 - The Toronto Marlies Garret Sparks and back-up goaltender Calvin Pickard celebrate after scoring the overtime winner as the Toronto Marlies play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in game two of the AHL Eastern Conference final in the Calder Cup play-offs at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. May 20, 2018. Toronto leads the series 2-0. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Evaluating Backup Goalie Options

TORONTO,ON - DECEMBER 19: Carlton the Bear and Matt Martin #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to hug after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on December 19, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Hurricanes 8-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs trade Matt Martin to New York Islanders

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1 -Tavares posing with his jersey in the Leafs locker room.The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed John Tavares for seven years, $77 million. July 1, 2018. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Potential line combinations with John Tavares

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 07: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders follows the play against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on April 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Islanders defeated the Wings 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Tavares

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares Signs Seven-Year Deal

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 22: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders battles with Patrick Marleau #12 and Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at the Air Canada Centre on February 22, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs make the most sense for John Tavares

TORONTO, ON- MAY 20 - The Toronto Marlies celebrate after scoring the overtime winner as the Toronto Marlies play the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in game two of the AHL Eastern Conference final in the Calder Cup play-offs at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. May 20, 2018. Toronto leads the series 2-0. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Marlies Calder Cup Displays Bright Future

TORONTO, ON- JUNE 3 - Toronto Marlies left wing Andreas Johnsson (11) tries to keep the puck onside as the Toronto Marlies lose 2-1 to the Texas Stars in game two of the AHL Calder Cup Finals at Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto. June 3, 2018. The series is tied at a game a piece. (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs have a gem in Andreas Johnsson

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 17 - Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello announces trade at the first day of Maple Leafs' training camp at the Mastercard Centre, September 17, 2015. (Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Lou Lamoriello Reshaped the Franchise

SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Kyle Dubas Assistant General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks on the phone as President Brendan Shanahan looks on during the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB

Toronto Maple Leafs Make the Right Choice Naming Kyle Dubas General Manager

GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 21: Par Lindholm #17 of Sweden controls the puck against Patrick Reimer #37 of Germany during the Men's Play-offs Quarterfinals game on day twelve of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Kwandong Hockey Centre on February 21, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs rumors: Par Lindholm close to signing

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Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 keys to victory in Game 7

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 12: Nazem Kadri

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