Jimmy Butler wanted out of Miami, both for validation and a contract extension, while the Warriors needed a co-star for Steph Curry after failing to lure Kevin Durant back. Golden State has acquired the All-Star swingman from Miami on the eve of the trade deadline.

Feb. 4 appears to be William Nylander's own Groundhog Day. The Toronto forward netted three goals Tuesday as the Maple Leafs defeated the host Calgary Flames 6-3.

Nylander has cranked his even-keel up a notch this season. He shrugged when asked recently about a three-game losing streak the Leafs were on, and a week or so later, he had a similar response when he was questioned about the club’s three-game winning streak at the time.