Marner, 28, completed his six-year, $65.41 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Many expect his Game 7 exit against Florida to mark the end of his tenure in Toronto, especially after he declined to waive his no-movement clause at the March deadline.

After yet another disappointing postseason exit, this could be the end for Brendan Shanahan with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tavares, like Marner, grew up in the Toronto area dreaming of being a Maple Leaf. When he left the New York Islanders to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract ($11 million average annual value) on July 1, 2018, he publicly announced his decision by posting a childhood photo on social media of sleeping under Maple Leafs covers.

Max Pacioretty, 36, just completed his one-year contract with the Leafs following the elimination of Toronto in the second round of the playoffs at the hands of the Florida Panthers. Speaking at the team’s end-of-season media availability, Pacioretty admitted the year was difficult for him, largely due to being away from his family.

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The New York Islanders have targeted Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan as a potential successor for Lou Lamoriello.

Less than 24 hours after Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander said he was "thinking about" joining Team Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championships, he officially joins his home country for the tournament.