"It's been a tough couple of days when you lose a few guys like that. When you lose three amazing human beings and great teammates like we did, it's tough on the boys. But you got to find a way to be a pro, and I believe every single guy in here to do that, and we will."
"I've been a part of teams that have sold, and you know it's part of the business. Obviously, we lost three outstanding human beings and great guys that work hard and were a big part of our group. But at the same time, it's an opportunity for someone else to step in and claim a role, whether it's for this season or next."
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, extending their losing streak to seven games. The team fell behind 4-1 in the first period, a deficit they could not overcome. The loss came after a trade deadline week in which the Maple Leafs traded away Nicolas Roy, Bobby McMann, and Scott Laughton. With a record of 27-26-11, the team sits 10 points out of a playoff position in a crowded Eastern Conference. General manager Brad Treliving made the decision to sell assets to recoup draft capital. Players acknowledged the difficulty of losing teammates while viewing the situation as an opportunity for younger players to gain more playing time.
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