According to NHL analyst Matt Larkin, not only have the Leafs changed their DNA, but they have done so for the worse. So much so that Larkin called the franchise's offseason “a massive failure” in a blunt assessment written over Daily Faceoff on Thursday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to shore up the roster following the departure of Mitch Marner this offseason, and with free agency leaving plenty to be desired, the trade market could heat up in the coming weeks.

A trade idea from Heavy.com has the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring star forward Martin Necas in a four-player blockbuster trade.

According to NHL insider Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs appear likely to hold on to forward Nicholas Robertson, despite ongoing trade rumors and his recent salary arbitration filing. Johnston suggests the team is more inclined to sign the 22-year-old winger to a new deal than to move him, at least for now.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are actively exploring trade possibilities for star defenseman Erik Karlsson, and his next destination could reignite a longtime rivalry in the Atlantic Division.

The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled off a shocking late-night trade with the San Jose Sharks, shedding a potentially problematic contract.

Toronto's roughly $6 million in cap space gives the team flexibility and opportunity, which could be fascinating for next season.