Literal seconds following the news of John Tavares returning home, the conversation shifted immediately to which of Kyle Dubas‘ young stars he’d now be forced into selling.
(The answer is none, as hockey teams are permitted to employ multiple star players)
Still, the rumours never stop.
With the Leafs’ embarking on a return to prominence in the past few years, hypothetical trades have since become an art. Evolving from the mere status of HF Boards chatter, they now comprise an entire industry all of their own. We’ve arrived at the point where, were trade rumours outlawed, job loss in sports media would reach record highs.