Disastrous deadline deal looms over Leafs as they limp into Boston

The Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins held optional skates at TD Garden on Tuesday. — Last year’s disastrous deadline deal is looming over the Leafs as they limp back into Boston for the final time during this nightmare season. It was last March that Toronto acquired defenceman Brandon Carlo (under contract through 2026-27 with 15 … Read more

Morgan Rielly’s rare fight the latest sign the Maple Leafs are adapting

The Maple Leafs lost 3-1 to the New York Islanders on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Wednesday is a day off for the team. — After Islanders forward Kyle MacLean bumped into Joseph Woll in the second period on Tuesday night, Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly immediately went after him and dropped the gloves. “That’s huge,” Woll … Read more