The Toronto Maple Leafs tried to trade for a star defenseman at the deadline and the package was apparently a ransom.

Another year, another playoff letdown. Just like that, the calls return: break up the Core Four—let Mitch Marner walk. Don’t ...

The Toronto Maple Leafs were bounced out of the postseason in the second round, ending what was a special year in Toronto.

Dreger's comments came just days after fellow insider Frank Seravalli suggested the Leafs should at least consider a Matthews move if they truly want to make a bold shift in the franchise's direction.