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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Nikita Zaitsev #22, John Tavares #91, Zach Hyman #11, Auston Matthews #34, Mitch Marner #16, William Nylander #29, and Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs sit on the bench while playing the Florida Panthers during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena on March 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Year in Review: 2019-20 Season Awards

Eric Cruikshank
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The Secret to the Toronto Maple Leafs So-Called Salary Cap Problems

The Toronto Maple Leafs Won’t be Trading William Nylander

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Defensemen to Pursue Instead of Alex Pietrangelo

TORONTO,ON - JANUARY 8: Adam Lowry #17 of the Winnipeg Jets battles against Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 8, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Jets defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is Zach Hyman Overrated or Underrated?

Philip Van Riesen
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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 13: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Zach Hyman (11) gets ready to lay a hit on someone. During Game 2 in the First round of the Stanley Cup playoffs featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Boston Bruins on April 13, 2019 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. (Photo by Michael Tureski/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Contract Extension for Hyman Should be a Priority

Joseph Zita
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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 23: Phil Kessel #81 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Minnesota Wild during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 23, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Wild defeated the Leafs 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Phil Kessel Trade Tree

Lucas Bolt
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 03: Marc-Edouard Vlasic #44 of the San Jose Sharks tries to get the puck from Martin Marincin #52 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at SAP Center on March 03, 2020 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Two Very Important Bubble Players For the Toronto Maple Leafs

Nick Barden
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Toronto Maple Leafs - Travis Dermott (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

5 Toronto Maple Leafs That Could Potentially be Traded

Joseph Zita
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MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 08: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 8, 2020 in Montreal, Canada. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Probably Re-Sign Tyson Barrie

James Tanner
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 27: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on December 27, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Would the Toronto Maple Leafs Ever Consider Trading Morgan Rielly?

Joseph Zita
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SAN JOSE, CA - JANUARY 25: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference and Innovation Spotlight as part of the 2019 NHL All-Star weekend on January 25, 2019 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Rumour: NHL to Run Training Camps in June

James Tanner
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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander #88 skates with the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 29, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

No Asterisks When the Toronto Maple Leafs Win the Stanley Cup

James Tanner
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TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 16: Jason Spezza #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to action against the Calgary Flames in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on January 16, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafsd 2-1 in a shoot-out. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Jason Spezza Wants to Return to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Joseph Zita
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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 29: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Canucks 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rule Changes the NHL Should Make

James Tanner
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Toronto Maple Leafs - Zach Hyman (#11) Greg McKegg (#41) (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Who the Toronto Maple Leafs Might Protect in Expansion Draft

James Tanner
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LAVAL, QC - MARCH 08: The Toronto Marlies celebrate a victory against the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on March 8, 2019 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Laval Rocket 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

5 Marlies That Could Crack the Toronto Maple Leafs Lineup Next Season

Joseph Zita
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Martin Frk #29 of the Los Angeles Kings skates against Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Staples Center on March 05, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The Biggest Unanswered and Most Important Question for the Toronto Maple Leafs

James Tanner
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Toronto Maple Leafs -Nicholas Robertson (Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty Images)

Nick Robertson Could Provide the One Thing the Toronto Maple Leafs Have Been Missing

James Tanner
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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 11: Kasperi Kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his game winning goal against the Arizona Coyotes with teammate Alexander Kerfoot #15 in overtime at the Scotiabank Arena on February 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

What Could the Toronto Maple Leafs Bottom 6 Look Like Next Year?

Joseph Zita
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 19: Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks after being revealed as the cover athlete for EA Sports' "NHL 20" video game during the 2019 NHL Awards at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on June 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Predicting Player Ratings for EA Sports NHL 21

Eric Cruikshank
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MARCH 06: Alex Pietrangelo #27 of the St. Louis Blues skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on March 06, 2020 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Blues 4-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Do Bad Blues Signings Make Alex Pietrangelo to the Toronto Maple Leafs More Likely?

Joseph Zita
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TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates a goal during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on February 25, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Top 10 Memorable Moments From the Toronto Maple Leafs 2019-20 Season

Joseph Zita
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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 21: Ilya Mikheyev #65 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set to turn for a shot against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 21, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jackets defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What Should a New Contract for Ilya Mikheyev Look Like

Joseph Zita
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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 3: Pierre Engvall #47 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Florida Panthers during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 3, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Is Pierre Engval Going to Be a Long-Term Solution for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

James Tanner
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SUNRISE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs tends the net against the Florida Panthers during the second period at BB&T Center on February 27, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Extend Freddie Andersen or Look for a New Goalie?

Nick Barden
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BUFFALO, NY - APRIL 4: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares for a faceoff during an NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on April 4, 2019 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Options If the NHL Allows Compliance Buy-Outs

James Tanner
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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 05: Kasperi Kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots the puck during an NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena on October 5, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Trade or Keep Kasperi Kapanen?

Joseph Zita
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