Toronto Maple Leafs get ECHL affiliate, what's going on with Jani Hakanpää? What move comes next?

The Toronto Maple Leafs get some important business done ahead of next season but there are still some questions surrounding the team's next steps this off-season. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti discuss the Leafs partnering with the Cincinnati Cyclones to be their ECHL affiliate for next season. They move on to the mystery around Jani Hakanpää's status with his contract still not signed after reports about his knee injury. With teams still looking to make moves, Mike and Dave debate what the next part of the to-do list needs to get done and discuss a potential trade option for the third-line centre role. They also discuss Nick Robertson's uncertain future and if there is a role for him next season.
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[@waldmarwolchuk9483]

Mike or David what is wrong with Cowan or Minten 3rd line Center they will probably both will make the LEAFS line up

[@twistfire74]

How about Cowan or Minten on that 3rd line centre?

[@sharpliketac526]

Dewar was given a qualifying offer already?

[@john-michaelmatthews2868]

Robertson for Kaliev?

[@lancepayne4035]

You can not put any good players in with the core 4 in place!!!!

[@sharpliketac526]

it Steve Simmons who reported it does one believe him NOPE

[@jesseburke3990]

Tavares 3rd! Line centre marner should be 2 line centre he is perfect for it pass first and defence minded that's what centres usaly are they should off moved him to center years ago

[@larceny3092]

I went on canada day they Lost 3-1

[@therealinternetelvis]

Furst

[@lukewoodworth2101]

Who cares about giving up futures and timmins or robertson for a morgan frost or barrett hayton two young centers

[@Chris15leafs]

Hope they Trade Marner

[@chadwickbarry8371]

Move Minten Robertson Chadwick Kampf and Liljegren to Pittsburgh for Sidney Crosby 50 percent contract value. He should do the 1 year rental for the greater good of the Penguins. Toronto is the ideal fit for his talent level and off ice presence. He and Matthews would be a real treat to see work together. Good luck, Leafs. 2025 is the year. 🧩