The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the middle of a rebuilding process after being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Florida Panthers. In recent hours, a statement has emerged that could be a sign of interest in joining Auston Matthews’ team from a superstar who’s set to become a free agent for the 2025–26 NHL season.

It may sound crazy to think that a player who just eliminated them could now be a real possibility for the Leafs, who are on the verge of losing the 102 points contributed by Mitch Marner, expected to leave at the start of the offseason after failing to sign a new deal.

Matthews and Toronto are looking to regain the momentum that makes them strong Stanley Cup contenders, and they’ll need a major addition to believe that goal is within reach. In that context,

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