Maple Leafs Could Squeeze Value From Makar Deal

Colorado’s next big money move has Toronto circles doing the math, because every extension at the top of the market tends to ripple a lot farther than the team signing the check. The Leafs are watching for leverage, comparables, and maybe a little cap chaos that could make their own lineup look smarter by association. In this league, one star’s payday can quietly reshape half the conference, and Toronto is always in the room when that happens.