Maple Leafs Eye Marner Trade and Roster Retool

The Toronto Maple Leafs are likely to part ways with Mitch Marner this offseason, though a return remains possible if contract negotiations change, with a sign-and-trade or rights trade before July 1 also in play. Marner's preferred destinations include the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights, while the Boston Bruins have shown interest as well. The Leafs are seeking to replace Marner’s offensive output, targeting players like Nikolaj Ehlers and Jason Robertson, with Dallas potentially open to trading Robertson in exchange for Marner. Meanwhile, Toronto is prioritizing re-signing captain John Tavares, likely at a reduced salary. Auston Matthews and William Nylander are expected to remain with the team as management plans a roster retool rather than a full overhaul. These developments could influence the Leafs’ salary cap flexibility and set up future pursuits of stars such as Connor McDavid.