After a lot of buildup in the media leading up to the trade deadline, it turned out to be a rather quiet day for Toronto. The Maple Leafs did add some defensive depth by acquiring Ryan O'Byrne from the Colorado Avalanche for a 2014 fourth-round selection (h/t TSN).
The good news is the Leafs got themselves an experienced and serviceable player by giving up almost nothing. The better news may be the rumored trades not made. Not reaching an agreement on a trade may have a bigger impact on the club going forward.
Rumors were running rampant for days that the Leafs were working on a deal to bring Roberto Luongo into the fold. Reports ranged from packages including Tyler Bozak or others as the main piece going the other way (h/t Ed Willes of The Province).
No matter what the specifics that were discussed between the two sides are, it is most likely in Toronto's favor that no deal was reached. Whether the Maple Leafs really needed an upgrade between the pipes is up for debate.
There is little doubt that Luongo has been one of the best when he is on his game. The problem is Luongo has not been deemed the best on his current team and seems to have ...
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Quiet Trade Deadline May Have Been Best Move for Leafs
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