As reality settles in for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the future of Leafs president Brendan Shanahan is looking murkier and murkier.

The Maple Leafs (52-26-4) finished first in the Atlantic Division with 108 points, six ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning and eight of the Panthers. Toronto then won only its second postseason series in 21 years by eliminating the Ottawa Senators in six games in the first round.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. Who will win? USA TODAY Sports makes predictions.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a crucial offseason following a tough playoff exit. Toronto had all the momentum after two games against the Florida

Tavares, like Marner, grew up in the Toronto area dreaming of being a Maple Leaf. When he left the New York Islanders to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract ($11 million average annual value) on July 1, 2018, he publicly announced his decision by posting a childhood photo on social media of sleeping under Maple Leafs covers.

The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back from a blowout loss to shut out the Florida Panthers and force a Game 7. Highlights from Game 6:

Matthews was asked about the future of longtime teammate Mitch Marner, who is on an expiring contract and could hit unrestricted free agency if he doesn't reach an agreement on a new deal with the Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews admitted he played through an injury since training camp but is confident he will be completely healthy in time for the 2025-26 season. "Definitely a tough year physically," the Maple Leafs captain said Tuesday,