The Toronto Maple Leafs could be the best destination for a beleaguered Edmonton Oilers forward per one notable insider.

When the offseason saw Mitch Marner moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the idea that Toronto could replace one player with a committee (and save money) sounded ambitious.

With peskiness and two key assists, Robertson torched the Devils in a 4-0 Leafs win with one of his best games of the season.

Fearlessness is a key reason for this, but so is the Leafs’ inability to get the puck out of their own zone. Toronto ranks 31st in defensive zone time, and McCabe leads all Leafs blue liners in defensive zone starts and blocked shots (89).

Longtime Maple Leafs commentator Joe Bowen recently reflected on Phil Kessel's time in Toronto, speaking candidly on his impact on the ice.

Joseph Woll made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season and Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok and Matthew Knies scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.

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Come 2027, when Johansson could move to North America, an aging Leafs blue line will need an injection of youth. Proving he can play under pressure at the World Juniors and unleashing his puck movement would be a step towards Johansson becoming part of that.