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PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 07: Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) skates with the puck during the first period. The Washington Capitals went on win 2-1 in the overtime period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 7, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Capitals won the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference Final. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade Deadline Duality Part Two

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade Deadline Duality Part One

Toronto Maple Leafs: Marlies Pull Off Minor League Move

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 17: Mike Babcock head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs comes out of the dressing room before his team plays the Montreal Canadiens at the Air Canada Centre on March 17, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mike Babcock Has Not Learned

TORONTO, ON - March 31 In the second period, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) complains to referee for being called for cross-checking.The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Winnipeg Jets at the Air Canada Centre in NHL hockey action.March 31, 2018 (Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Gardiner vs Ron Hainsey (Cage Match)

DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 01: Jake Muzzin #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during warm-ups prior to 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)

Toronto Maple Leafs Return From Arduous and Epic Journey

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 12: Michael Carcone #58 of the Toronto Marlies turns up ice against the Rochester Americans during AHL game action on January 12, 2019 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Marlies Must Find Some Hidden Gems

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 27: Martin Marincin #52 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks through the hallway before playing the Winnipeg Jets at the Scotiabank Arena on October 27, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Martin Marincin Redemption Project

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs Are As Good or Better than Tampa

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 6: Nikita Zaitsev #22 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the third period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 6, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Have to Trade or Bench Ron Hainsey and Nikita Zaitsev

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 6: Frederik Andersen #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his win with teammate Jake Gardiner #51 after defeating the Ottawa Senators at the Scotiabank Arena on February 6, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Power Play Comes Through but Marner/Tavares have Rough Game

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on February 2, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Have the Best Power-Play in the NHL

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 22: Brett Pesce #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates in warm-ups prior to an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on October 22, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Hurricanes defeated the Wings 3-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Trade Talks with Hurricanes Have New Life

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 23: Nazem Kadri #43 of the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrates his goal during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the Scotiabank Arena on January 23, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Destroy Rangers, Play Possibly Best Game of Year

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Luke Glendening #41 of the Detroit Red Wings skates with the puck along the boards followed by Johan Larsson #22 of the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on November 24, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Luke Glendening Ain’t Coming

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes part in warm up before playing the Detroit Red Wings at the Scotiabank Arena on December 23, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs Win Playoff-Type Game

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 23: Andreas Johnsson #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs controls the puck during the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on November 23, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Columbus defeated Toronto 4-2. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Andreas Johnsson is a Budding Star

LAVAL, QC - DECEMBER 22: Head coach of the Toronto Marlies Sheldon Keefe looks on from behind the bench against the Laval Rocket during the AHL game at Place Bell on December 22, 2018 in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Marlies defeated the Laval Rocket 2-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Sheldon Keefe’s Biggest Challenge

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 6: Kasperi Kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs takes part in warmups before taking on the Ottawa Senators at the Scotiabank Arena on October 6, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Mitch Marner Is Not the RFA to Worry About

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 4: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks through the tunnel to the dressing room before playing the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Arena on February 4, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthews Extension a Double-Edged Sword

WINNIPEG, MB - OCTOBER 24: Auston Matthews #34 of the Toronto Maple Leafs keeps an eye on the play during third period action against the Winnipeg Jets at the Bell MTS Place on October 24, 2018 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Leafs defeated the Jets 4-2. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews Deal a Big, Big Win for Kyle Dubas

COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 28: Garret Sparks #40 of the Toronto Maple Leafs is congratulated by his teammates after defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 on December 28, 2018 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Depth a Priority at Trade Deadline

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 26: Toronto Maple Leafs center Mitchell Marner (16) and Auston Matthews (34) celebrate during the third period of the NHL preseason game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens on September 26, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC (Photo by Vincent Ethier/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner Contracts Will Dictate Team’s Future

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 11: Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Leafs defeated the Wings 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

The Toronto Maple Leafs: Defense Upgrades Needed, but the Basis of a Great Blue Line Is Here

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 26 - Jeremy Bracco of the Marlies during the 1st period of AHL action as the Toronto Marlies host the Belleville Senators at the Air Canada Centre on December 26, 2017. (Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: These 3 Prospects Are Diamonds in the Rough

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 11: Travis Dermott #23 of the Toronto Maple Leafs gets set for the face-off against the Detroit Red Wings during an NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Leafs defeated the Wings 5-3. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)

Travis Dermott Can Be the Toronto Maple Leafs Next Homegrown Super Star

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 5: Jake Muzzin #6 of the Los Angeles Kings takes a slapshot during the third period of the game against the Edmonton Oilers at STAPLES Center on January 5, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Big Expectations for Jake Muzzin’s First Game