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Maple Leafs have one major reason to embrace the tank

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a very powerful reason for embracing the tank this season, especially if the club sells at the deadline.

Jan 27, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs staff wear Darryl Sittler masks during a break in the action against the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a powerful reason to embrace the tank this season. While the win over the Vancouver Canucks in the shootout on Saturday night isn’t exactly part of the tank, Leafs fans shouldn’t be disappointed if the club gradually slides further down the standings.