I think most of us are on the same page: the Leafs do not need goaltending, and it's a very good thing that the team didn't give up any kind of assets to acquire one. The team does however, need defensive help, and it's just a little unfortunate that Ryan O'Byrne was the only defender acquired by the team. Could have been worse.

DarrenDreger: Canucks called at 2pm...made ...
Bahahah.

Backhand Shelf Podcast
JB and his crew break down some of the bigger trades.

Ducks acquire Matthew Lombardi from Coyotes
Brian Burke? Are you behind this? Article from Darren Kritzer.

The Boston Bruins have acquired….Wade…Redden
It'd be pretty funny if Boston won a Cup with two of Ottawa's old rearguards. Story from JB.

Leafs stay mostly quiet after chasing Kiprusoff and Luongo
Phew. Story from James Mirtle.

Leafs acquire O’Byrne from Avs
"The Toronto Maple Leafs have added a Randy Carlyle-type player just in time for their playoff drive." Groan. From James Mirtle.

Puck Daddy’s 2013 NHL Trade Deadline Report Card for all 30 teams
Greg Wyshynski has his say.

If O'Byrne forces Gardiner out of the lineup, that's a problem
Yyyyyyep. Story from Cam Charron at TLN.

Kipper stays in Calgary - Leafs Nation exhales
Cam Charron says what we're all thinking.

Michael Langlois: Nonis and trade talk as the “Leaf Matters” podcast hits 50 episodes...
Article and podcast from Michael Langlois.

TSN's Trade Tracker
Of course you know about this already, but at some point today, you're going to need to refer to this list, and I figured I'd make it handy for you.

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