MapleLeafs.com: Episode 7 of ‘The Leaf: Blueprint’ chronicles the dramatic changes made to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup at the trade deadline. As a crop of Marlies get their first taste of the NHL, veteran acquisitions such as Colin Greening and Brooks Laich help lead them by example – showing the prospects what it means to be a pro. As the season nears a close, Coach Mike Babcock’s team keeps working hard, intent on ensuring the foundation is laid for future success.














![John Gruden after the Leafs prospects’ 4-1 win over Montreal: “[Vyacheslav Peksa] looked really comfortable in the net… We wouldn’t have won without him” John Gruden, head coach of the Toronto Marlies](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/gruden-post-game-sep-14-218x150.jpg)



















![Craig Berube on Easton Cowan rejoining the Leafs: “He’s given us some really good games… The [demotion] was just a move made for roster reasons, but he’s back” Craig Berube, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/berube-craig-leafs-prac-100x70.jpg)
