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Cliff Fletcher's Bold Moves Reshaped the Leafs
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- Jun 7, 2026
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- 70
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Summary
Cliff Fletcher didn’t just manage the Maple Leafs—he reshaped them with bold, historic trades. His early seven-player deal with Edmonton brought Hall of Famers Grant Fuhr and Glenn Anderson, injecting championship grit and scoring punch. Then came the seismic 1992 ten-player swap with Calgary, centered on Doug Gilmour, which transformed the team’s identity and fueled deep playoff runs. Most emotionally charged? Trading Wendel Clark to Quebec for Mats Sundin in 1994—a move that birthed the franchise’s all-time leading scorer. Fletcher’s fearless, long-term vision left an indelible mark on Leafs history. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98f80fbd8f8c2e4c