The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing significant offseason decisions after a second-round playoff exit, particularly regarding their star players Mitch Marner and John Tavares, who are both set to become unrestricted free agents on July 1. General manager Brad Treliving confirmed that discussions with Marner are ongoing but noted the emotional nature of the situation following another playoff disappointment. Treliving praised Marner's talent but hinted that both sides would need to make concessions to reach a new agreement.

Despite his impressive performance, leading the team with 102 points in the previous season, Marner has not committed to returning to Toronto, expressing he hasn't fully processed the end of the season yet. Treliving's commitment to young forward Matthew Knies, alongside praise for head coach Craig Berube, indicates a potential shift in the Leafs' core structure as they seek to break their playoff struggles.