Brad Marchand's potential move to the Toronto Maple Leafs seems increasingly unlikely as he seeks a significant raise and a multi-year contract. The 37-year-old forward, currently making $6.125 million, is aiming for a three-year deal worth around $7 million per season. The Maple Leafs are advised to resist overspending this offseason to preserve cap space for future acquisitions.

With the looming prospect of parting ways with Mitch Marner, Toronto could instead allocate saved funds to sign multiple forwards. Additionally, there are trade interests in Rasmus Andersson of the Calgary Flames, who may be a key target for the Leafs, especially given their need for a strong right-hand defenseman.