The Maple Leafs Core Four Was Not a Failure of Vision
The Maple Leafs’ Core Four contracts weren’t a failure of vision—COVID blindsided even the best-laid plans. Here’s the full story.
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Marchand Hints at the Pressure Cooker of Maple Leafs Hockey
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Did Mitch Marner’s exit open the door for Matthew Knies to become Toronto’s next breakout star?