Former Toronto Maple Leafs player Ryan O'Reilly attempted to persuade Predators GM Barry Trotz to trade for Mitch Marner before Nashville signed free agents Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei, leading to Marner trade rumors. Marner, with a no-move clause, remains a subject of trade discussions, impacting the team's offseason moves. Another ex-Leaf, Nick Robertson, desires a trade from the Maple Leafs, potentially affecting their lineup depth and future planning. Despite ongoing negotiations, Marner's contract extension with the Maple Leafs remains unresolved, while former GM Brian Burke suggests Marner should have been prioritized over William Nylander for an extension.