We say it somewhat tongue in cheek — and in most cases, it’s a stretch to draw a connection — but the blockbuster three-way trade between Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago on Friday night has real ramifications for the Leafs, both in the short and long-term.
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The competitive landscape in the East
I generally subscribe to the theory that whoever receives the best player in a trade wins the trade, and the Carolina Hurricanes acquired a superstar without giving one up.