The Toronto Maple Leafs must avoid replicating the mistake they made at last year's trade deadline heading into this year's frenzy.

Kypreos floated Stolarz as a possible trade chip in his latest NHL Buzz column, calling the netminder an option that could yield real value for Toronto if he returns healthy from his two-month, injury-related absence.

The open slot arrives as forward William Nylander continues to progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury sustained in a game against the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 27. Nylander has missed the last six games but resumed skating and was placed on retroactive injured reserve earlier this week.

The latest Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumor is one of the most off-the-wall ideas hitting the internet in a while.

What has maybe been most impressive about the Leafs’ play in Nylander’s absence is the way they’ve continued to score. The Leafs have pumped in 21 goals in the six games that Nylander missed, led by team captain Matthews, who has scored six.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recently improved their contending chances after an 8-game point streak. However, the March trade deadline is approaching fast as the Leafs' last window to make changes and improve their roster. And as we approach closer to the deadline, we are hearing new trade talks about the Leafs.

Junior Nick Moldenhauer had a goal, an assist and a highlight-reel play in Michigan's first game coming out of winter break.

Also in the stands was Sundin, who watched the proceedings alongside his pal and former Maple Leafs teammate Tie Domi. Tie’s son Max, Sundin’s godson, is now himself a forward with Toronto and brought the crowd to its feet when he dropped the gloves with Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad late in the first period.