The blockbuster Mikko Rantanen/Martin Necas trade shocked the NHL. And if the Leafs can't re-sign Mitch Marner to a contract extension, he'll bring many assets back in a trade.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs likely saw the deal stuck between the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes for Mikko Rantanen and asked themselves if they were playing their situation with Mitch Marner the right way.

Like Rantanen, Marner is UFA-eligible on July 1. Friedman pointed out Marner has a full no-movement clause whereas Rantanen had a partial no-trade. Proteau believes he'll re-sign with the Leafs.

The Battle of Ontario resumed Saturday night as the Toronto Maple Leafs ventured into Canada’s capital to take on the Ottawa Senators. Most of the fans in the building did not go home happy as their beloved Maple Leafs lost the contest 2-1.

Tampa Bay Lightning coach John Cooper knows the Toronto Maple Leafs well. He thinks new coach Craig Berube has had a massive influence on the Leafs squad.

After embarrassing losses to the Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers, the Canucks looked steady and composed as they beat the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 2-1. It didn’t hurt that captain Quinn Hughes had another MVP-caliber game with two goals, the first of which was highlight-reel worthy.

The Maple Leafs went to the size XXL rack again for Wednesday’s starting goaltender. The 6-foot-7 Dennis Hildeby will suit up for the game against Columbus Blue Jackets, his fifth start this season and first since his mates sleepwalked through a 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks earlier this month.

Although they don’t play until Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs are making a small move between the pipes. The Leafs announced they’ve recalled veteran netminder Matt Murray and reassigned goaltender Dennis Hildeby to their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

The Nashville Predators will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday in the first of a home-and-home between the two clubs.

The Edmonton Oilers are still the team to beat in the Western Conference, ranking second overall on our latest list and tops among Canadian teams.

Maple Leafs G Dennis Hildeby has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies (AHL). G Matt Murray has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). The Wild have activated forward Kirill Kaprizov and defenceman Jared Spurgeon off injured reserve and are expected to be in the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.