Following the blockbuster Mitch Marner trade with Auston Matthews’ Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vegas Golden Knights have initiated extension talks with key star center, aiming to cement their championship core.

NHL Analyst Puts Pressure on Maple Leafs Stars After Mitch Marner's Exit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With Mitch Marner no longer part of the Toronto Maple Leafs, expectations will only grow for Leafs centerpieces Auston Matthews and William Nylander.

NHL free agency has arrived, and that means teams around the league will be looking to make upgrades to their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Many teams have already taken care of business before July 1 by re-signing key players to extensions.