The Toronto Maple Leafs would like the gift of better health after the holiday break, especially for Matthews, Stolarz, and Tanev.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the most storied franchises in the NHL. While the team has had its share of missteps in the trade department, some key deals have shaped the franchise’s future.

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that defenseman Chris Tanev would miss their game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury. Tanev, who has been a key part of the Leafs’ defensive lineup this season,

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ seventh first-round playoff loss in eight years meant another year of speculation over whether the Core, the head coach, or both would be safe from losing their jobs. Kyle Dubas fell on the sword the year before,