And who could blame them? There is no questioning that the Leafs need an upgrade on their fourth line. Ben Smith is still out with an injury, and Frederik Gauthier, though currently filling that spot, does not look ready.
You have to wonder if the Leafs are at all regretting trading away Peter Holland. One, because he is a center, and two, because he could fill that spot, no problem. Not that re-trading for him would make any sense, but it is an interesting what-if to consider, at least.
The Leafs re-claimed Seth Griffith off of waivers a few days ago and immediately reassigned him to the Toronto Marlies.