Focus on Habs, not deadline

Paul Maurice is trying to maintain calm in the ranks of the Maple Leafs on the eve of the NHL trade deadline, but the Canadiens didn't help yesterday.

Sturdy defenceman Craig Rivet's departure to San Jose for a deal that includes Josh Gorges and the Sharks' first-round pick will put a buzz in the Bell Centre for tonight's game. With three divisional games this week, tonight against the Habs and two versus the injury-weakened Buffalo Sabres, the Leafs coach needs his charges to keep the focus on the ice and not on the telephone or television.

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