The Trade That Never Was - Leafs' 2021 Nylander Gambit Revealed

Five years later, we're learning that Toronto's front office seriously explored moving William Nylander to Philadelphia in pursuit of a Flyers star, a move that would have fundamentally altered the trajectory of both franchises. The fact that this deal was even on the table in 2021 raises fascinating questions about what the Leafs were thinking during a critical window for their core group.