Leafs Mull Marner, Tavares Futures After Playoff Loss

After a 6-1 Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs face major offseason decisions as Mitch Marner and John Tavares approach unrestricted free agency. Marner, who achieved a career-best 102-point season, has not committed to returning and is taking time to consider his options, while Tavares has expressed a desire to stay but faces uncertainty. Reports indicate the Maple Leafs attempted to trade Marner during the season and postponed contract talks until the offseason, with Marner likely to command a high salary if he tests free agency. Head coach Craig Berube has voiced support for retaining both players, but the final decision falls to management. Auston Matthews, who played through an undisclosed injury, publicly backed Marner amid ongoing scrutiny of the team's core. The possibility of significant roster changes looms as free agency opens on July 1.