Jake McCabe is an essential part of the Toronto Maple Leafs and in many ways, he defines what the team aspires to be. McCabe is a physical presence who operates as the team’s best point-of-attack defender,

The Leafs picked up their right-handed defenceman and depth centre. The moves' effectiveness will play out in time.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made quite a few significant moves at the trade deadline, and Daily Faceoff listed them as one of the winners. GM Brad Treliving entered Friday having not yet made his move and ended it by acquiring Scott Laughton,