Leafs' Goalie Dilemma, Tkachuk Trade Buzz, Bruins' Lineup Shuffle

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Toronto Maple Leafs got a massive headache and net heading into the offseason.

With Joseph Wool and Anthony Stullar as both battling injuries and availability issues,

24-year-old Dennis Hildobee stepped up big, posting A, 0.9, 1.4% per cent over 20 games.

Stulls on a team friendly, $3.87 million cap hit for two more years, while Stullar signed

a four-year deal at $3.75 million.

The Leafs might shop one of their vets to stock up on draft picks or assets, keeping Hildobee

in the mix since he needs waivers but showed he's in NHL ready.

Both goalies missed chunks of the 2025-26 season, wool 18 games for personal reasons plus

injuries, Stullar's 33, with nerve problems leaving the door wide open for

changes.

Shifting gears to Ottawa, Senators Captain Brady Ticketchucks back in trade buzz after a

rough four-game playoff exit against Carolina.

He took dumb penalties, lacked his usual fire, and barely produced, sparking questions

about his future despite both sides saying they're good.

Fans and insiders wonder if a move to a US team like the Rangers, his hometown Blues,

or even joining Brother Matthew in Florida makes sense.

Any deal would fetch a King's ransom given his talent.

During Boston, Bruin's coach Marco Sturms scratching 19-year-old James Hagen's for Game

4, versus Buffalo sliding in Lucas Rackle for more.

Speed and skill on the third line.

Sturms says the kid did nothing wrong, it's just a breather in this tough league and he'll

be back soon.

These tweaks could swing their series as playoffs heat up.