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Is Marner Worth More Than Draisaitl?

Leafs Nation, things are heating up! With Magic Mitch Marner hitting free agency, rumors are swirling about him landing a deal bigger than Leon Draisaitl’s record $14M cap hit. Some insiders are calling that idea ‘insane’—especially since Draisaitl just led the league in goals and is back in the Cup Final. If Marner gets that kind of money, is it a smart move or a massive overpay? Where do you see him landing? #NHLFreeAgency #LeafsNation #MarnerWatch #Sports #IceHockey

Jason Dawson

Joe Bowen’s Last Call: End of an Era

After 44 years as the unmistakable voice of Leafs Nation, Joe Bowen—aka the 'Voice of the Buds'—has announced his retirement after the 2025-26 season. Bowen’s legendary run means he’ll have called 3,800 games, surpassing even his idol Foster Hewitt. Fans are hoping the Leafs can give him a storybook sendoff with a deep playoff run. Who else grew up with his iconic “Holy Mackinaw!” calls? #LeafsNation #JoeBowen #NHL #Sports #IceHockey

Phillip Scott

Could the Rat Join the Leafs Next Season?

Rumors are swirling after Pierre LeBrun hinted that Brad “the Rat” Marchand might land with the Maple Leafs in free agency. After years of tormenting Toronto in the playoffs, could Marchand finally suit up in blue and white? With Marner possibly leaving, the Leafs need a gritty scorer—and Marchand fits the bill. But will he really leave the Panthers after this Cup run? What do you think—would you welcome him to Toronto? #LeafsNation #NHLRumors #BradMarchand #Sports #IceHockey

Christopher Li

JT Sticking Around? Leafs Fans Weigh In

Looks like Captain Serious, John Tavares, might be staying in the blue and white! Insider buzz says the Leafs are close to locking up JT on a new deal—maybe even before July 1. With Marner likely gone, it’s a big move to keep part of the Core Four intact. The catch? Tavares could take a hometown discount to help the Leafs with cap space. Would you be happy to see JT back if it means more flexibility for the roster? Let’s hear your takes! #LeafsNation #Tavares #NHLFreeAgency #Sports #IceHockey

Molly Tucker

Could Ekblad Be Toronto’s Missing Piece?

Panthers fans, are we about to see our longtime anchor, Aaron Ekblad, in blue and white next season? With Florida’s cap crunch and Ekblad’s UFA status, the Leafs—fresh off another playoff heartbreak—look like a real landing spot. Toronto’s D needs Ekblad’s grit and playoff chops, but is his injury history too big a risk? If King Ekblad joins Morgan Rielly, could this finally push the Leafs past round two? #EkbladWatch #LeafsNation #NHLFreeAgency #Sports

Jason Dawson

Leafs’ Bold Bid for Risto: What If?

Insiders say the Buds made a legit push for Flyers’ big man Rasmus Ristolainen at the deadline, but Philly’s GM Briere wanted a king’s ransom. Risto was having a bounce-back year before injury, and now with surgery sidelining him, it looks like Toronto’s D-core will roll with what they’ve got. Did the Leafs miss out, or dodge a bullet? Curious to see if Risto rumors heat up again this summer! #LeafsNation #Flyers #NHLTradeRumors #Sports

Jordan Leblanc

Marner’s Free Agency: No Canada, Big Drama

Looks like Magic Mitch is set to shake up the NHL free agency market! According to Pierre LeBrun, Marner’s almost certain to test the waters instead of re-signing with the Leafs. The real kicker? He’s reportedly ruling out all Canadian teams, so no Canucks, Oilers, or Habs in the mix. The big question: Will Marner chase the bag, or will he join a contender like Vegas for a shot at the Cup? Either way, the Marner sweepstakes just got a lot more interesting! #MarnerWatch #NHLFreeAgency #LeafsNation #Sports

Jordan Leblanc

Shanaplan Ends: Leafs Shake Up Front Office

Big news in Leafs Nation—Brendan Shanahan, the architect behind the 'Shanaplan,' is out as team president after yet another heartbreaking Game 7 loss to the Panthers. That’s nine straight years without a conference finals appearance, and fans are split: Was this overdue, or is the front office just the scapegoat for playoff woes? Curious to see who steps in next and if this finally sparks a deeper run. What do you think—fresh start or more of the same? #LeafsNation #NHL #Shanaplan #HockeyTalk #Sports

William Morrow

Stolarz Speaks Out on Bennett Collision

Leafs Nation, did you catch Anthony Stolarz’s candid comments about that brutal Game 1 collision with the Panthers’ Sam Bennett? The Big Stolie confirmed he suffered a concussion that ended his playoff run, but he insists there was no bad blood—just a tough break in a fast game. Stolarz was having a career year, leading the league in save percentage, so losing him was a huge blow. Thoughts on how this changed the series? #LeafsNation #Stolarz #NHLPlayoffs #GoLeafsGo #HockeyTalk #Sports

stacy28

Is Magic Mitch Leaving Leafs Nation?

Big news out of Leafs Nation: while Captain Johnny and Knies are all-in on staying, Magic Mitch Marner is keeping his cards close to the chest. After a career-best 102-point season, Marner dodged questions about re-signing, saying it’s too soon to think about the future. Could this be the end of an era for our homegrown star? What do you think—will Marner bolt, or is this just post-playoff emotion? #LeafsNation #MitchMarner #NHLFreeAgency #HockeyTalk #Sports

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