In a shocking turn of events, the Toronto Maple Leafs have lost their head coach Sheldon Keefe's top assistant, Brandan Lalonde, to the Detroit Red Wings. But the real story is what's happening behind closed doors in Toronto. Sources close to the team have revealed that General Manager Kyle Dubas is facing a major challenge in negotiations with star forward Brendan Larkin, who is reportedly holding out for a significant contract extension. With the team's playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Dubas is said to be "stuck in neutral" on Larkin's demands, leaving many to wonder if the team's star forward will be on the ice come playoff time. Will Larkin's refusal to budge be the final blow to the Maple Leafs' already tenuous playoff hopes?

The Daily: Larkin Won’t Budge; Maple Leafs: ‘So long, Lalonde’  Detroit Hockey Now