Toronto Maple Leafs

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

Toronto Maple Leafs: Josh Leivo vs. Tyler Ennis

NHL Free Agency 2018: Toronto Maple Leafs sign Andreas Johnsson

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

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nazem Kadri Must Learn From Suspension

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 20: James van Riemsdyk

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2018: Toronto Maple Leafs time to win is now

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple leafs celebrates a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs May Begin Playoffs With Secret Weapon In the Press Box

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Toronto Maple Leafs lock up spot in Stanley Cup Playoffs

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 2: Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs directs William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs Will Regret Not Trading For A Defenseman

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NHL Trade Grade: Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Tomas Plekanec

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 5: Auston Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews injury creates concerns

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Toronto Maple Leafs Should Avoid Trades With the New York Rangers

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 25: Mike Babcock, head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs watches the action from the bench against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on January 25, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade For A Center Wouldn’t Be Surprising

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 5: Auston Matthews

Toronto Maple Leafs: New Lines Are Key To Leafs’ Success

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Toronto Maple Leafs Likely To Be Active Prior To Trade Deadline

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 20: Leafs celebrate the 2nd goal, by Tyler Bozak as Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) kneels. Toronto Maple Leafs VS Boston Bruins during 3rd period action in NHL regular season play at the Air Canada Centre. Leafs won 4-2. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs heading for a first-round rematch