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The 2024-25 season is almost finished, with the Stanley Cup Final closing in on being completed, and a champion soon to be crowned. The Edmonton Oilers trail the Florida Panthers heading into Game 6, and while there are some former San Jose Sharks that fans can cheer for, fans are mainly focused on what the offseason will look like for their team.
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Brad Marchand. Patrick Kane. Jonathan Toews. And the pipe dream of Sam Bennett. Those are some of the names that come up when veteran hockey folks talk about ways the Maple Leafs could change the DNA of their roster for next season. 'They come in and through their presence, and through their play and through the respect that they've garnered by playing, it becomes automatic and it gets spread around,' said TSN analyst Craig Button, a former executive with a number of NHL teams, including the Leafs. 'If you ask me about Kane and Toews and Bennett or Marchand, they all fit the bill. 'I think that multiples would be better than singles. You better not look to one player to change (the DNA).' For all his skill, Mitch Mar ner will never intimidate the opposition physically. For that matter, neither Auston Matthews nor William Nylander seems to know what to do when the going gets tough. 'When Brad (Treliving, the Leafs general manager) made that statement about changing the DNA, that was a pretty serious indictment,' Button said of Treliving's comments after the Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers. 'I don't think it changes with one player, or in one summer. When he's talking about changing the DNA, he's talking about his key players. 'So, is it addition or subtraction?' Perhaps it will be a bit of both. Most believe Marner already has one foot out the door as an unrestricted free agent, starting July 1. Assuming no other changes in the meantime, that would leave Treliving with about $26 million (U.S.) in salary-cap space, creating all kinds of room (if he wants) to re-sign John Tavares and/or make restricted free-agent Matthew Knies a Leaf for life. 'Mitch is a hell of a player,' said Button. 'Obviously you're losing a lot with Mitch, but the issue is: What do you gain?' Here's a look at some of the ways the Leafs could change their DNA in the coming weeks: The former on-ice leaders of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup together in 2010, 2013 and 2015. Toews, 37, is serious about returning to hockey after a two-year layoff because of health concerns. Kane, 36, hasn't committed to re-signing with the Detroit Red Wings. Both are well past their prime, but can still contribute. Kane had 21 goals this past season. More important, both would change the dynamic of the Leafs locker room. 'In the biggest games, you don't have to go looking for them,' said a pro scout for an Eastern Conference team. 'I'd be watching how Toews is skating and working out. Kane still has game. The moment is never too big for him. He has that championship pedigree and that ability to win when the moment is the biggest.' Kane is probably looking at $4 million a year, Toews less. The success of Marchand, 37, and Corey Perry, 40, has shown there's room for older players in the playoffs. An outstanding post-season with the Florida Panthers might increase his price tag from the $6.6-million cap hit projected by AFP Analytics, after a $4.425-million average on his last deal. The 28-year-old master of the dark arts plays the rough-and-tumble style coveted by Treliving, who drafted (and traded) Bennett in Calgary. He wouldn't be a direct replacement for Marner, but could bump Tavares (if he returns) down to third-line centre and make the team harder to play against. Bennett will likely stay in Florida, though, with the draw of playing for the Leafs not enough for the kid from Holland Landing. Said the Eastern scout: 'Is he the type of player they need? Absolutely, but I don't think he's coming anywhere near Toronto.' The 37-year-old forward kept it to himself all these years, but it turns out he was a Leafs fan growing up. When the Panthers eliminated the Leafs, he went out of his way to say Toronto's stars didn't deserve to be 'crucified' by their fans. Was he paving the way to Toronto? Like Bennett, he probably wants to stay in Florida, but the Panthers can't afford both. Marchand's previous deal averaged $6.125 million per season. Florida's other big free agent also wants to return, but might be the one general manager Bill Zito lets go with Seth Jones now the No. 1 blueliner. The Leafs have seven defencemen signed for next year, but the 29-year-old Ekblad — who earned $60 million over eight seasons on his last contract — would add more bite to the blue line. Said Button: 'I don't care if you have your blue line in order or not, Aaron Ekblad will change it.' In getting forward Chris Kreider to agree to Thursday's trade to the Anaheim Ducks, who were on his no-trade list, the New York Rangers showed there's a way to get around restrictive contracts. That said, there are plenty of players available with championship pedigree who might help the Leafs. Centre William Karlsson (33 playoff goals in 111 games) might be on the move from Vegas, especially if the Golden Knights need cap space, and forward Bryan Rust (31 goals at age 33 this past season) could be available from the rebuilding Pittsburgh Penguins. 'Those would be bold moves,' said Button. 'But they are a couple of players who can come in and help this team.'
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