The Toronto Maple Leafs have been here before.
They’ve been on the cusp of success, looking at other teams’ players trying to find an edge leading up to the NHL trade deadline. Even though it has been tempting before, the Leafs managed to avoid acquiring a trade target with a controversial past. They must continue to do the same.
There are some players who are highly skilled but bring with them baggage that becomes detrimental to their team. Tony DeAngelo has been one of these players.
Time with the New York Rangers
Despite all his talent, the New York Rangers did what the Tampa Bay Lightning and Arizona Coyotes had before them.