After Radko Gudas trade rumors, Maple Leafs' nemesis goes to Eastern Conference rival

Radko Gudas, who has been a persistent physical presence against the Toronto Maple Leafs, was traded to an Eastern Conference rival rather than joining Toronto as rumors had suggested. The move ends speculation that Gudas could have been acquired by the Maple Leafs, instead sending him to a team that could face Toronto in the playoffs. Specific details on the destination team and trade terms were not fully disclosed in the excerpt.