The Toronto Maple Leafs, who have not made the playoffs in a decade, and the Florida Panthers, recent Stanley Cup champions, are both struggling this season due to significant player absences. The Leafs are 13th in the Eastern Conference, nine points from a wild-card spot, while the Panthers sit 14th, 10 points back, affected by injuries, including captain Aleksander Barkov’s season-ending ACL tear. With the trade deadline approaching, both teams are expected to sell rather than buy, marking a significant shift for their franchises.
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