The Toronto Maple Leafs, as implausible as it may seem, have pieces to build a new core without hurtling the team into a full-blown rebuild.
Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby (35) goes to make a glove save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
An inevitable reality of the NHL is roster turnover. Even the most durable teams eventually succumb to age and attrition.
