If not Schenn, the Leafs could pursue David Savard, the muscly Montreal Canadiens defender playing on an expiring contract ($3.5 million cap hit). He fits the meat-and-potatoes prototype, but the Leafs still can’t be sure he’ll be comfortable playing next to Rielly.

With Auston Matthews dealing with a nagging injury, chances are there’ll be a new leading scorer for the Toronto Maple Leafs to end the season. Not only could there be a new leading scorer on the team,

Murray recorded his first NHL start since April 2023 last week, Hildeby will play for the Marlies in the team's Boxing Day game