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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Mitch Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with teammates Auston Matthews #34, Justin Holl #3, Zach Hyman #11 and Jake Muzzin #8 during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: 3 Stars for the Month of January

Toronto Maple Leafs Lose to Panthers and Andersen Injury Update

Freddie Goes Down: Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Call AHL Goalie

Toronto Maple Leafs: Cue the Over Reactions and Insanity

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

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Panthers: Missing Their Best Player

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 21: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 21, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Kyle Dubas Won His 1st Blockbuster Trade, and It’s Not Even Close

Mike Smith of the Edmonton Oilers fights Cam Talbot of the Calgary Flames (Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The NHL Is Sending Mixed Messages

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 15: Kasperi Kapanen

Toronto Maple Leafs Should Make Johnsson and Kapanen Untouchable

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: Tyson Barrie #94 and Mitchell Marner #16 of the Toronto Maple Leafs take a face off against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs To Kick-Off February With a Clash of Rivals

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)

I Can’t Find One Single Reason Not to Be Optimistic About the Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs - David Clarkson (Photo by Graig Abel/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Four Worst Contracts in the NHL

VANCOUVER, BC - DECEMBER 10: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks to the Leafs dressing room before their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena December 10, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Which Toronto Maple Leafs Could Win NHL Awards This Year?

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Tyson Barrie #94 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Tyson Barrie Is Having Great Year With Toronto Maple Leafs After All

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 11: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (23) skates the puck up ice during Game 1 of the First Round between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 11, 2019, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Get Good Results, Use Travis Dermott in Top Role

OTTAWA, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) keeps eyes on the play during second period National Hockey League preseason action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on September 18, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Turns Out the Toronto Maple Leafs Might Already Have the Defenseman They Need

TORONTO, ON-Toronto-DUBAS.The Maple Leafs announced today the promotion of Kyle Dubas to General Manager. Brendan Shanahan was on hand for the announcement..October 30, 2012. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

This Is the Year For the Toronto Maple Leafs To Go All-In

Toronto Maple Leafs - William Nylander #88 and Rasmus Sandin #38 (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Review: Best and Worst Storylines at the All-Star Break

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 5: Rasmus Sandin #38 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 5, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Top 10 Prospects January 2020 Update

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Sheldon Keefe of the Toronto Maple Leafs watches from the bench during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on November 21, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: One of the Problems With the New Coach’s System

ST. PAUL, MN - DECEMBER 11: Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba (24) celebrates after scoring in the 2nd period during the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Minnesota Wild on December 11, 2018 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Rumour: Leafs Actively Looking for a Defenseman

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 01: Jake Muzzin #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs passes the puck during an NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on February 1, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

One Unlucky Week Without Muzzin and Rielly Hides Great Strides Taken by Toronto Maple Leafs

Josh Manson (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

How the Toronto Maple Leafs Can Upgrade the Blueline

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 25: Auston Matthews #34, William Nylander #29, and Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate on the ice before playing the Florida Panthers at the Scotiabank Arena on March 25, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Grades at the All-Star Break

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 9: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tyson Barrie #94 returns to the locker room after the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Scotiabank Arena on November 9, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Do Not Need to Trade for a Defenseman

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Sheldon Keefe (C) of the Toronto Maple Leafs shakes hands with assistant coach Dave Hakstol after defeating the Arizona Coyotes in the NHL game at Gila River Arena on November 21, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Maple Leafs defeated the Coyotes 3-1. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What Has to Change After All-Star Break

Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo credit should read FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

Now Is Not the Time for the Toronto Maple Leafs to Hit the Panic Button

TORONTO, ON-Toronto-DUBAS.The Maple Leafs announced today the promotion of Kyle Dubas to General Manager. Brendan Shanahan was on hand for the announcement..October 30, 2012. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

A Mystery Goalie that the Toronto Maple Leafs Could Trade For

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 26: Look on Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Muzzin (8) during the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Montreal Canadiens game on October 26, 2019, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

No Hyperbole: Toronto Maple Leafs Are the NHL’s Best Team