Brian Burke puzzled by Leafs' lack of intensity, blames players for train-wreck season: Leafs Morning Take

"Nicolas Roy is now a member of the Colorado Avalanche. In return, Toronto received a first and a fifth. In short order, we both agreed that we liked the return. From the onset, it was evident that Roy wasn't a fit in Toronto. He never really looked like the guy who won a Stanley Cup in Vegas. Despite that, Brad Treliving did well in getting a solid return."

"Anthony Stolarz was super making 44 saves, so naturally, we gave him his flower. The goalless drought is now up to nine games for Auston Matthews, who took a shot off the hand late in OT. During the broadcast, he was shown during an intermission with some adhesive tape on his right shoulder."

"It was nice to see Easton Cowan get some marquee minutes. The rookie skated with Matthews and Nylander, something we would love to see a lot of down the stretch. The key is to get his confidence up to finish the season."

The Toronto Maple Leafs traded Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche, receiving a first-round pick and a fifth-round pick in return. The trade was viewed favorably as Roy never performed at the level expected after winning a Stanley Cup in Vegas. Brad Treliving executed the deal well despite Toronto's recent struggles. The team is now in seller mode for the first time in a decade as the trade deadline approaches. Anthony Stolarz made 44 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss to New Jersey, while Auston Matthews extended his goalless drought to nine games. Rookie Easton Cowan received significant ice time alongside Matthews and Nylander, offering potential for the remainder of the season.

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