The Leafs succumbed to the Panthers in 5 games in a deceiving manner during the playoff's second round. Today, they held their year-end media availability, and shocking revelations came out of it.
Chris Johnston, a renowned insider in the industry made quite the shocking revelation about the Maple Leafs' future. He was in the team's surrounding for the whole day during the team's biggest mediatic day and made quite the statement in that regard:
Every member of the Core 4 has repeatedly stated that they wished to remain in Toronto. There is no confirmation however that Keefe or Dubas will be with the club next year, but if we were to expect major movement it has to be starting somewhere in these 6 names' surrounding.
Both Auston Matthews and William Nylander have a year left on their contract, while John Tavares and Mitch Marner have two years left. Are the Leafs about to pull blockbuster moves and dismantle their current roster construction? They've continuously failed to perform in the playoffs after dominating the regular season, is it time they adopt a new strategy?
