As the 2026-27 NHL season approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs face a pressing concern: navigating a complex web of contracts that threaten to disrupt their roster's balance. With several key players set to hit free agency or enter critical contract years, the team must carefully assess its financial commitments to ensure a winning formula. Among the most challenging contracts on the Maple Leafs' books are those belonging to star forwards Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner, and William Nylander, who are all due for significant salary increases. As the team's management weighs its options, one thing is clear: tough decisions lie ahead in order to maintain the Maple Leafs' status as a Stanley Cup contender.

Maple Leafs' Three Most Challenging Contracts For 2026-27 NHL Season  Yahoo Sports