The Vancouver Canucks lost for the 35th time this season as they fell 6-1 on Monday to the Dallas Stars. Evander Kane scored the only goal while Nikita Tolopilo stopped 31 of the 37 shots he faced.

Play with pride. Give Easton Cowan some notable ice time. Call up some Marlies. The Maple Leafs still have a lot they can do and accomplish without even thinking about the playoffs.

Ristolainen, of course, was selected by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. From there, he spent his first eight NHL seasons with Buffalo before being traded to the ...