3 players the Maple Leafs regret losing during Auston Matthews era

From trades to free agency, we rank the departures that came back to haunt the Toronto Maple Leafs during the Auston Matthews era.

Mar 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) congratulates forward Nazem Kadri (43) on scoring the winning goal against the Anaheim Ducks at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Anaheim 6-5 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesSince Auston Matthews burst onto the scene in 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs have experienced the highs of regular-season accolades and the heartbreaks of numerous postseason failures.

While the team has built a core of elite talent, it has also…