The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a disastrous Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers, prompting significant offseason changes, including the departure of president Brendan Shanahan and possible trades involving star forward Mitch Marner. With $21.9 million in cap space and a solid defense and goaltending intact, the Leafs are advised to prioritize locking up young star Matthews Knies and negotiating a team-friendly deal with John Tavares. Additionally, signing Sam Bennett, a familiar face to GM Brad Treliving, could fulfill the team’s need for a competitive second-line center.
