As has been extensively covered here and by several NHL insiders, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a serious push to acquire Mikko Rantanen before the NHL trade deadline. In fact, the Leafs engaged in multiple trade discussions with the Carolina Hurricanes,

Breaking down three possible paths the Maple Leafs could take at the deadline: bold, conservative or uninspired.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made several moves at the NHL trade deadline to strengthen their roster for the playoff push. With a tight battle for first place against the Florida Panthers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning climbing the standings recently,

The Maple Leafs picked up Flyers' center Scott Laughton at the NHL trade deadline. How did both sides make out in the deal?

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed enforcer Ryan Reaves on waivers as Friday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline approaches. The Leafs needed to free up some cap space ahead of the deadline. Enter Reaves. Assuming the 38-year-old clears,

Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first reported that the Leafs informed Marner of the offer, but that he ultimately rejected the move, blocking any trade. "As is his right, Marner declined to move, re-iterating his desire to stay," Friedman wrote.

Maple Leafs are aching to make deep run in playoffs and making the dream move at trade deadline could be decisive

NHL insiders Chris Johnston and Jonas Siegel of The Athletic revealed the Maple Leafs primary trade target ahead of the deadline.

Marner is in the final year of his six-year contract, which carries a $10.903 million AAV and includes a no-move clause. His decision to decline a trade to Carolina aligns with his previous statements about wanting to stay long-term.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made two positive moves at the trade deadline. These changes should improve the team’s chances of making a deep playoff run. The team has had a few recent highs and lows, but the trades and upcoming adjustments should improve the postseason roster and,