Mitch Marner may have put an end to speculation about his future by making a crucial decision regarding his time with Auston Matthews’ Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the 2025–26 NHL season.

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is expected to be the biggest name on the open market this summer in the NHL. Marner is likely to garner a massive deal that could see only a small handful of teams be truly interested in pursuing him.

As the Stanley Cup Final rolls on without them, the Toronto Maple Leafs are already reshaping the path ahead. There’s a growing sense of urgency—and maybe some overdue reflection.