The Florida Panthers have claimed their second consecutive Stanley Cup title, asserting their dominance in the NHL. This victory sets a challenging precedent for other teams, particularly the Toronto Maple Leafs, who were the only team to push the Panthers to a seven-game series. The Maple Leafs face a pivotal offseason, especially with speculation surrounding the departure of star player Mitch Marner. The front office is set to aggressively pursue upgrades, potentially eyeing superstar Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, who is also from the Toronto area.

If McDavid were to become available, the Maple Leafs would undoubtedly be in the mix, given that acquiring Canada's best player could be a game changer for their title hopes. The Oilers will fight to retain him, but if the Maple Leafs stumble again in the playoffs, pressure to make significant changes will mount.