Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images​The Toronto Maple Leafs were just linked to the top available rental, Artemi Panarin, by a trusted NHL insider and the news comes at a pivotal time for the team. ​We are talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs officially expressing interest in Artemi Panarin. The Rangers have scratched him for "roster management" reasons, effectively shutting him down until the Olympic break. ​That is a heavy ticket for a team like Toronto that is already cap-strapped. ​If he looks at Toronto's roster and sees the potential to win a Stanley Cup, he can force New York's hand.