What if Marner, a southern Ontario native, were willing to play in Buffalo when he hit unrestricted free agency in 2025? Well, we’re six weeks away from the possibility of Marner hitting free agency.

Marner, 28, completed his six-year, $65.41 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Many expect his Game 7 exit against Florida to mark the end of his tenure in Toronto, especially after he declined to waive his no-movement clause at the March deadline.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are eliminated from the playoffs and have fallen short of expectations. Stop me if you've heard that one before.