Toronto is in a better position to win than it has been in decades, and it'll be another failed year if it does nothing substantial.

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, sources close to Laughton believe he would be eager to join the Leafs if a deal can be worked out, as it would allow him to play for a contender chasing the Stanley Cup this postseason.

With less than 48 hours until the NHL trade deadline, fewer players remain available than at the start of the week. Some of the targets the Toronto Maple Leafs were after have either signed new contracts or were traded to other teams.

Adm Kimelman: Scouts listed to attend tonights Flyers – Jets game include the Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks. Brandon J. Sommerman: Philadelphia Flyers GM Danial Briere was talking to multiple teams about Scott Laughton. There has been more back-and-forths and less listening

Also possibly working in the Flyers' favor in any talks is that Laughton is under contract for next season at a cap hit of $3 million. If a deal were to get done, he wouldn't be a rental for any team making a bid.

Despite having played past the first round just once in their Leafs careers, both Marner and Matthews this spring should crack the top 10 in points on the franchise playoffs list. In 10th is Syl Apps, who had 53 post-season points. Marner is 12th with 50 and Matthews is 14th with 48. Nylander is 17th with 43.

Laughton’s name is front and center when it comes to players who could be moved, with Winnipeg and Toronto among potential landing spots.

The Mikko Rantanen situation in Carolina has just taken a very intriguing turn for the Toronto Maple Leafs amid heavy trade speculation. With the trade