Skates, huh. I hope those get used very soon.

Saad wanted to become a UFA rather than go to the AHL. These are always tough situations when the contract is a major mistake, but the player can still play.

Next up: The same situation but likely not ending in a termination.

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The Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild held optional skates at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

Frank Corrado with the right answer on do the Leafs need "size".

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And that's your Thursday morning, everyone.