During the past offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs made various moves that they hoped would pay of big during the 2025-26 NHL season. Whether it be the trades for Matias Maccelli and Dakota Joshua, or the acquisition of Nicolas Roy from the Mitch Marner ordeal, the Maple Leafs were counting on those key pieces to be a part of their contending puzzle going forward.
However, little would they know that it would be an under-the-radar transaction during the 2025-26 regular season that is turning out to be the move that has been paying off the most.