Toronto's Werenski Gamble: Why the Leafs Can't Fold Yet

The Maple Leafs are staring down a critical decision on Zach Werenski, and walking away now could be the biggest mistake this front office makes all summer. There's real belief in Toronto's war room that the elite defenseman is worth another push, even as the noise around his future grows louder. The question isn't whether Werenski can still be a franchise cornerstone - it's whether the Leafs have the patience and cap flexibility to prove it before the market moves on.