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TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 26: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Six of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Why Wasn’t Nazem Kadri This Good with the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares Has Been, Is, and Will be Great

Alexander Mogilny Deserves to be in the Hall of Fame

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Pursue Darcy Kuemper?

Apr 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) celebrates his goal with defenseman Mark Giordano (55) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Timothy Liljegren Is the Toronto Maple Leafs Best Defenseman

Nov 26, 2021; San Jose, California, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) warms up before the game against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

After Signing Liljegren, Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Sign Sandin

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Anaheim Ducks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Thoughts on the Timothy Liljegren Extension

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 1: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Colorado Avalanche gets set to take a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 1, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Avalanche 8-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Cheer For Lightning Comeback

Apr 7, 2022; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota forward Matthew Knies (89) celebrates his goal as Minnesota State defenseman Benton Maass (11) looks on during the first period of the 2022 Frozen Four college ice hockey national semifinals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports

What the Toronto Maple Leafs have in Matthew Knies

HAMILTON, ON -MARCH 12: General Manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs heads to a breazy practice prior a game against the Buffalo Sabres during the 2022 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Tim Hortons Field on March 12, 2022 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Important Summer Dates to Remember

Jan 8, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) is checked by Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) as right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) defends in the second period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Are Better Than Both Teams Still Playing

Timothy Liljegren #37 of the Toronto Maple Leafs clears a puck in his 1st NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Are About to Get a Massive Boost

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Philippe Myers #55 of the Nashville Predators skates to check Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 16, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Predators 3-0.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Trade for Philippe Myers

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner’s Legendary Game That Doesn’t Count

Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Auston Matthews Is the Greatest Toronto Maple Leafs Player Ever

TORONTO, ON - MAY 2: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game One of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 2, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs Have Achieved Greatness

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 21: Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks after being awarded the Ted Lindsay Award for the most outstanding player during the 2022 NHL Awards at Armature Works on June 21, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Completes Trophy Hat-Trick

TORONTO, ON - MAY 10 : Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks to get a shot away while being checked by Ryan McDonagh #27 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Five of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on May 10, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Lightning 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Wins Hart Trophy

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 16: The Hart Memorial Trophy is displayed at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in advance of the 2019 NHL Awards on June 16, 2019 in Las Vegas. Nevada. The 2019 NHL Awards will be held on June 19 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Hart Win Should be a Landslide

May 14, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jack Campbell (36) and Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) shake hand after Tampa Bay defeated Toronto in game seven of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: What These Playoffs Say About Goaltending

May 10, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev (65) celebrates a goal by forward William Nylander (not pictured) against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Sign Engvall, Not Mikheyev

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 17: Jordan Binnington #50 of the St Louis Blues tends goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period during Game One of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 17, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Can’t Enter 2022-23 With a Bargain Goalie

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Due For Late Round Star to Breakout Eventually

Jun 22, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas announces the number twenty-nine overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NHL Draft at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rising Cap, Kessel Money a Big Help

Oct 18, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Coyotes (now Toronto Maple Leafs) goaltender Carter Hutton (40) is pulled from the game against the St. Louis Blues during the second period at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs Say Goodbye to Carter Hutton

Nov 21, 2021; Elmont, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Mitchell Marner (16) talks with Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) during the first period against New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs Just as Good as Tampa and Colorado

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 18: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Rangers during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on November 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Will the Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Sign Pierre Engvall?

SUNRISE, FL - APRIL 12: Goaltender John Gibson #36 of the Anaheim Ducks warms up prior to the game against the Florida Panthers at the FLA Live Arena on April 12, 2022 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: I Know It’s the Boring Period, but Come On…