Leafs Lose Out on Top UFA Target in Offseason Shuffle

Toronto's pursuit of a marquee free agent just hit a wall, and it's another reminder that the Maple Leafs' cap situation continues to limit their options in a competitive market. This forward was supposed to be a realistic target for a team desperate to add depth up front, but someone else got there first or the price tag became prohibitive. The Leafs' window is open, but their wallet isn't, and that's becoming an increasingly familiar story in July.