# The Trade That Almost Changed Everything | Toronto Maple Leafs News

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Published: 2026-07-17T03:26:14+00:00
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What if a single trade in 2001 had rewritten Toronto Maple Leafs history? Eric Lindros, the superstar center coveted by the Leafs, was just one move away from joining a roster already stacked with Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, and Alexander Mogilny. The Flyers demanded defenseman Tomas Kaberle—a non-negotiable for Pat Quinn—and the deal collapsed. But imagine: Lindros anchoring the middle with Sundin, instantly making Toronto the Eastern Conference’s most fearsome force. That trade might’ve sent them straight to the Stanley Cup Finals, ending their drought before it even began. Instead, Lindros arrived in 2005, worn down by injuries and too late to change the course of the franchise. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6ba4f34d75be7554

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