Leafs coach Craig Berube reveals contenders to replace Marner on first line

Florida Panthers v Toronto Maple Leafs - Game One | Claus Andersen/GettyImagesWith the departure of Mitch Marner this past offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs and everyone in Leafs nation knew they had a huge hole to fill on their top line heading into the 2025-26 NHL season as a result. Various candidates from their current roster have been speculated to have a shot at the premium spot beside team captain Auston Matthews and budding star winger Matthew Knies.

We may now have a better idea of which player it could be as Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube recently revealed who the main contenders will be to replace Marner on the first line. The prime candidates just so happens to be returning…