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‘Three of the worst deals in franchise history’: Toronto sports radio host wants to ‘mandate’ no more Maple Leafs-Bruins trades

"They've destroyed the Leafs for 15 years on the ice, and they have embarrassed their front office for 20 years off the ice."

By Hayden Bird · Boston Magazine

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:39 PM

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Radio host Bryan Hayes argued Maple Leafs ownership should ban any future trades with the Boston Bruins.
Hayes described the Fraser Minten, Tuukka Rask, and Phil Kessel trades as franchise-worst deals for Toronto.
Boston acquired Minten and an unprotected first-round draft pick from Toronto in exchange for defenseman Brandon Carlo.

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Toronto sports radio host Bryan Hayes argued that Maple Leafs ownership should mandate an end to trades with the Boston Bruins. Speaking on TSN's "OverDrive," Hayes and co-hosts Jamie McLennan and Jeff O'Neill voiced frustration over past transactions between the rival franchises, highlighting the recent emergence of 22-year-old center Fraser Minten in Boston.

Boston acquired Minten and an unprotected first-round pick from Toronto in 2025 for defenseman Brandon Carlo. Hayes classified the Minten trade, the 2006 Tuukka Rask deal, and the 2009 Phil Kessel trade as three of the worst transactions in Maple Leafs franchise history.

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