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Evaluating the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline performance and best lineup fits for Laughton & Carlo — Leafs Notebook

Only a few weeks ago, we discussed how wide open the East felt, a take that aged like milk. Suddenly, an arms race broke out, and the battle is on.

While Friday seems like an eternity ago, I wanted to share some thoughts to wrap up a big week.

Firstly, prices were high across the board. Useful veterans like Luke Schenn netted multiple picks, including a second-rounder. The Leafs acquired him two years ago — when he was a much better age and having a much better season — for just a third. While he was a pending UFA then, his $2.