Ah yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Unlike some of the teams we're mentioning today, Toronto has made a move ahead of the deadline by re-acquiring defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from Anaheim.
The good news there is they addressed the main position that needs help and got a right-handed defenseman who's played in Toronto somewhat recently, so there's familiarity. They need more help on defense and Lyubushkin addresses that need.
However, if Lyubushkin turns out to be the biggest move they make before the deadline, it's difficult to see how that helps them keep up with the likes of Florida, Boston, the Rangers, or Carolina. The Maple Leafs have the offensive weapons and forwards to push them in the postseason, but their defensive depth is an issue. That they added Lyubushkin, and he immediately was on the top pairing with Morgan Rielly is telling.
Yes, the Leafs have the cap to manage and work around, but so do most other teams. If they're going to actually be serious about throwing their weight around in the playoffs, they must do more.
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