The glass-half-full group looks at the 28-year-old as a local area kid who grew up dreaming of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and subsequently became one of the top points producers in franchise history, ranking fifth all-time.

Mitch Marner, the NHL's top 2025 unrestricted free agent, is off the list after being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights and agreeing to a contract.

The Vancouver Canucks made a huge splash on the opening day of free agency when they were able to re-sign forward Brock Boeser. Boeser is signing a seven-year contract extension worth $7.25 million annually to remain with the Canucks.