Playoffs
Leafs Reject Panic Sell at Deadline
Toronto brass resists the urge to dump assets just to say they did something, prioritizing long-term cap flexibility over short-term rental hauls. Sitting outside playoffs, the Maple Leafs face siren calls to sell, but insiders argue mortgaging the future for mid-round picks wastes Nylander and Matthews' prime windows. This measured stance signals a summer splash over deadline desperation.
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