Toronto Maple Leafs encounter an untested situation because their playoff chances now depend on their ability to survive, which creates doubt about Auston Matthews' future with the team and their strategic plans for the upcoming years.

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Brady Tkachuk trade rumors are gaining traction as the Ottawa Senators struggle at the bottom of the Atlantic Division. With Tkachuk’s numbers dipping and rival teams monitoring Ottawa’s situation, speculation has linked the Minnesota Wild to potential blockbuster moves,

Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is actively surveying the trade market after the team slipped five points outside the playoff picture as they sit 6th in the Atlantic Division with a record