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Toronto Maple Leafs on a Winning Streak, but Injuries and Defense Concerns Persist The Toronto Maple Leafs have been dominating the ice, with a remarkable five wins and two overtime losses in their last seven games. However, their success is threatened by injuries, particularly on defense. Chris Tanev may miss the rest of the season, and Jake McCabe is out for at least a week. The teams general manager, Brad Treliving, is actively seeking to fill these roster holes, especially on defense. They had their eyes on Egor Zamula, a puck-moving defenseman, but he was snatched up by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zamula had recently been traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins from the Philadelphia Flyers, only to have his contract terminated. Despite their depth, with players like Troy Stecher and Brandon Carlo stepping up, Zamula might have been a bottom-pair option. The Leafs top priority remains finding a defenseman, with names like Calgarys Rasmus Andersson and New Jerseys Dougie Hamilton on their wishlist. However, acquiring these players without sacrificing key prospects seems challenging. Checkout Solipillow.com

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