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 Images
Since 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.