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TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 21, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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LUCAN, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on during morning skate at Kraft Hockeyville Canada at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on September 18, 2018 in Lucan, Ontario, Canada.(Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images)

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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 10: Connor Carrick

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LAVAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 08: Look on Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Forward Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (85) during the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Ottawa Senators Rookie Showdown game on September 8, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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TORONTO,ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Rasmus Sandin #78 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates during warm-up prior to action against the Buffalo Sabres in an NHL pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena on September 21, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: The Future for Rasmus Sandin is Clear

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)

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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: Don’t Hate on Jake Gardiner

LAVAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 08: Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) gains control of the puck during the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Ottawa Senators Rookie Showdown game on September 8, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Small Sample Size Reactions

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: Kasperi Kapanen #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs returns to the dressing room after the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at the Air Canada Centre on March 24, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What to Expect from Kasperi Kapanen

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 26: Connor Brown #28 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Marco Scandella #6 of the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at the Air Canada Centre on March 26, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Versatility Is Key for the Toronto Maple Leafs

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 25: Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Patrick Marleau (12) skates by the bench after scoring during Game 7 of the First Round for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 25, 2018, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 7-4 to advance to the next round. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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DETROIT, MI - FEBRUARY 18: Nikita Zaitsev

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TORONTO, ON - JUNE 28: TML GM Kyle Dubas watches the young guys go through a 25 minute scrimmage. Toronto Maple Leafs hold a scrimmage for recently drafted players at the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence in Etobicoke. Canadian future Hall of Fame inductee, Hayley Wickenheiser, is in camp to help. Also, former NHLer Ryane Clowe (seen behind bench), recently named coach of Newfoundland Growlers of ECHL, new farm team of the Leafs, also works the bench. (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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TORONTO, ON - MARCH 14: Andreas Johnsson leaves the ice after warm up before the Leafs face the Dallas Stars at the Air Canada Centre on March 14, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: What to Expect from Andreas Johnsson

LAVAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 09: Toronto Maple Leafs Prospect Forward Jeremy Bracco (59) controls the puck whille looking towards his left during the Montreal Canadiens versus the Toronto Maple Leafs Rookie Showdown game on September 9, 2018, at Place Bell in Laval, QC (Photo by David Kirouac/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Rookie Tournament Takeaways Part Two

ST. PAUL, MN - APRIL 2: Tyler Ennis #63 of the Minnesota Wild skates with the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on April 2, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/NHLI via Getty Images)

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MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 26: Max Pacioretty #67 of the Montreal Canadiens skates onto the ice prior to NHL game action against the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL game at the Bell Centre on February 26, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Francois Lacasse/NHLI via Getty Images)

How the Max Pacioretty Trade Affects Toronto Maple Leafs

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..May 11, 2018. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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COLUMBUS, OH - DECEMBER 20: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Andreas Borgman (55) controls the puck during a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs on December 20, 2017 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Blue Jackets defeated the Maple Leafs 4-2. (Photo by Adam Lacy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Will Borgman Make The Team?

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: Toronto Maple Leafs center William Nylander (29) celebrates scoring a goal in the third period during a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario Canada. The Toronto Maple Leafs won 4-3. (Photo by Nick Turchiaro/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Spoiling the William Nylander Ending

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 14: Connor Carrick #8 of the Toronto Maple Leafs walks to the dressing room before playing the Dallas Stars at the Air Canada Centre on March 14, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

Toronto Maple Leafs: Is This Connor Carrick’s Breakout Year?

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 20: Auston Matthews

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TORONTO, ON - MAY 5: Even with Syracuse Crunch defenseman Mat Bodie (33) draped over him, Toronto Marlies left wing Mason Marchment (20) gets his shot off on net. Toronto Marlies vs Syracuse Crunch during 1st OVERTIME period action in AHL playoff play at the Ricoh Coliseum. Marlins trail 0-1 in North Division Finals. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 16: Jake Gardiner #51 of the Toronto Maple Leafs reaches for a puck against the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2018 Stanley Cup Play-offs at the Air Canada Centre on April 16, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins 4-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jake Gardiner

Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Gardiner Player Profile

TORONTO, ON - JULY 1: Kyle Dubas, General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs speaks at a press conference about signing free agent, John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as Brendan Shanahan, President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, looks on, at the Scotiabank Arena on July 1, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)

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