The Toronto Maple Leafs could spark a Stanley Cup run with a Pete Babando-style NHL trade to replace Mitch Marner

Mitch Marner’s trade to the Vegas Golden Knights leaves a gaping hole in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ lineup. General manager Brad Treliving now faces a challenge similar to the Detroit Red Wings’ situation in 1949, when a bold deal for Pete Babando set the stage for a Stanley Cup triumph. Could history guide Toronto’s next big move?