Unless the Toronto Maple Leafs get an 11-hour miracle and a sign-and-trade deal can be made, Mitch Marner will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

There are several NHL teams and GMs under pressure to have a strong off-season and return with an improved roster next fall, whether through the draft, trades or free agency.

Edmonton has a pro sports championship drought that extends back to 1990, and they can break that in the Stanley Cup finals ...