Jake McCabe continuously put his body on the line as Maple Leafs endured rough season

While the 2025-26 version of the Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade, one player who drew praise from the fanbase was defenceman Jake McCabe. The Maple Leafs originally acquired McCabe in February 2023, and he has become a staple on the club’s backend ever since. McCabe signed…