Marner leaving could mean a full-time top-line role for William Nylander. But even if Nylander continues to play away from Auston Matthews more than with him, losing Marner would necessitate the addition of another top-six winger in free agency or via trade.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a tough decision to make over the next few months on Mitch Marner. Marner, who the Maple Leafs want to extend, has yet to come to an agreement on a new deal with Toronto.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had themselves a banner night at home against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Not only did they beat the divisional rival Florida Panthers in a crucial late-season matchup to create some separation in the division, but they clinched a playoff spot for the ninth season in a row in doing so.