The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have made a blockbuster trade this summer, but their quiet moves off the ice are starting to turn heads. With their core led by Auston Matthews under pressure to finally break through in the postseason, the organization has shifted focus toward the long-term.

Rather than splashy signings, Toronto is investing in a different type of talent — scouts and developers who can shape the team’s future. Over the past week, the Leafs have welcomed new names into their staff, including a Stanley Cup champion, a European coaching veteran, and a familiar face returning in a new role.

For a franchise criticized in recent years for leaning too heavily on star power, these additions represent a subtle but potentially vital change in direction. The question now: can better

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