One of the biggest trade pieces has come off the board, and the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t even appear to be in the hunt.
The Toronto Maple Leafs loss was the New York Islanders gain.
The Islanders, led by ex-Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello snagged Bo Horvat, arguably the biggest fish in the market this season.
Horvat was a player often speculated as someone the Leafs would be interested in acquiring. I think they should have done it.
Toronto Maple Leafs Miss Out on Bo Horvat
The transaction is an indication that the Vancouver Canucks have initiated a process of dismantling their current roster and embarking upon a reconstruction effort.