The Toronto Maple Leafs, led by their superstar Auston Matthews, are heading into the 2025-26 season facing major changes in their offensive structure. Following Mitch Marner’s departure to the Vegas Golden Knights, the franchise is reorganizing its lines and weighing whether to lean more on young talent or explore the market to strengthen their attack ahead of the playoffs.

One of the names still on the table is Nick Robertson, a young forward who recently signed a one-year, $1.825 million extension to avoid arbitration. Despite that recent deal, the Leafs are reportedly considering moving him to clear cap space.

The presence of Matthews’ teammate on the roster is far from guaranteed, fueling speculation about his future. In that sense, three franchises are believed to be keeping a clos

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