The Toronto Maple Leafs are still searching for a strong replacement for Mitch Marner, despite relying on their mix of youth and experience anchored by star Auston Matthews, who leads the team offensively. In that context, an opportunity to acquire a forward from the Nashville Predators has emerged.

The loss to the Florida Panthers in the second-round series put the future of the core led by Matthews in question, which could push the team to reshape its supporting structure around the captain. In that sense, the retooling includes new options.

The extensions of Matthew Knies and John Tavares allow Toronto to retain two important assets despite Marner’s departure. However, the potential arrival of another offensive weapon remains a lingering rumor surrounding the Maple Leafs.

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