Maple Leafs Get Reality Check After Mitch Marner's Exit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t done much to offset the loss of star forward Mitch Marner, and it’s already costing them in perception.

After losing Mitch Marner in a blockbuster trade, the pressure is on Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs to rebuild fast. Now, reports suggest Toronto may have found a crucial piece in free agency.

The deal materialized after days of speculation about a trade involving Marner’s rights and after multiple previous failed attempts.