Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday. This week shows how the Toronto Maple Leafs might benefit from replicating a trade made 76 years ago this week. The deal eventually led to a Stanley Cup-winning goal delivered by an unlikely hero.

Finding a replacement for high-scoring right wing Mitch Marner is a daunting challenge for the Toronto Maple Leafs and general manager Brad Treliving.

One possibility could be a trade that might enhance the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup aspirations.

The Detroit Red Wings and general manager Jack Adams were in a similar situation 76 years ago this week. A trade was made Aug. 16, 1949, leading to Detroit's fourth Stanley Cup

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