The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially disbanded their Core Four, leaving fans and analysts pondering the team's future. General Manager Brad Treliving faced challenges in the free-agent market, particularly after losing Mitch Marner, who scored 102 points last season. With top targets like Brad Marchand and Brock Boeser slipping away, the Leafs' attempts to bolster their roster have fallen short.

Although Treliving has made some moves, such as acquiring Nicolas Roy and signing a few depth players, the combined scoring of these new additions still pales in comparison to Marner's contributions. As the pressure mounts on stars like Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the Leafs may need to get creative in navigating a tight salary cap while finding impactful players to fill the gaps left by Marner’s departure.