Toronto Maple Leafs, Oilers and Olympic Games
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If there’s one thing everyone can agree on when it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs, it’s that the blue line needs a shake-up, whether that comes by the trade deadline or in the offseason.
The expected starters tonight are Tristan Jarry and Anthony Stolarz. Jarry was 3-3-1 with an .866 SV% in January, while Stolarz returned to the ice recently and has allowed nine goals over his two starts since, with an .824 SV%.
The Maple Leafs get a major boost as a star forward is set to return ahead of Saturday’s game against the Canucks.
One name that hasn't been floated a ton is Morgan Reilly. However, NHL analyst Nick Kypreos recently suggested that the Leafs would trade Reilly and then get a thrilling replacement for him in the offseason.
Rielly left Saturday's game against the Canucks with what coach Craig Berube described as an aggravated "upper body" injury.
William Nylander took part in Thursday's morning skate, but his groin injury kept him out again.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday that the Leafs won't change their plans for trade season because of a three-game win streak. That's a logical approach, of course. But what if the Leafs win again before the Olympic break, then come back on fire, too? Well, all plans can change with enough impetus.
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Elliotte Friedman believes Maple Leafs are seeking first-round pick for Bobby McMann
The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ three-game win streak has bumped them up to within five points of the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot, currently held by their Atlantic Division rival Boston Bruins.