Kasperi Kapanen became a cult overtime hero earlier this playoff run, scoring a big overtime goal for the Edmonton Oilers to eliminate the Vegas Golden Knights, not dissimilar to his marker for the Leafs in Game 2 of the first round against the Washington Capitals back in 2017.

For the 2024-25 Maple Leafs, the pain of losing yet again in the Stanley Cup playoffs and falling short of expectations is sure to linger through the summer.

Now that the Leafs have been eliminated, there will be much to reevaluate. Of course, decisions on Mitch Marner and Brendan Shanahan will be front and centre, but in truth, few areas will be exempt from contemplation.

Marner, 28, completed his six-year, $65.41 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Many expect his Game 7 exit against Florida to mark the end of his tenure in Toronto, especially after he declined to waive his no-movement clause at the March deadline.

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Tavares, like Marner, grew up in the Toronto area dreaming of being a Maple Leaf. When he left the New York Islanders to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract ($11 million average annual value) on July 1, 2018, he publicly announced his decision by posting a childhood photo on social media of sleeping under Maple Leafs covers.

The Maple Leafs lost to the Panthers and are now eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Who is most to blame?

The Toronto Maple Leafs faced another disappointing end to their season, losing Game 7 to the Florida Panthers after holding a series lead. This early playoff exit has ignited significant questions for the team's management and roster.