According to.........., only 5 percent of marners are coming back to Toronto

When the Maple Leafs lost (again) in the first round of the playoffs to the Boston Bruins, the rumour mill was back in full swing. After so many disappointments, Toronto must be realistic and change its core.

But who should go?

Auston Matthews? No, he’s the face of your team and scored almost 70 goals in a single season. William Nylander? No, you’ve just offered him a contract extension and he’s been your team’s most valuable player over the last few games of this latest series. John Tavares? No, his age and salary are lowering his value.

The only Core Four player we haven’t named is Mitch Marner. His name has been circulating in all kinds of trade rumors, sending him anywhere but Toronto.

Marner proved during the first-round series that he may not be cut out to be a top player on a Stanley Cup contending team. His reaction in Game 4 of the series proved that he struggles in the face of adversity.

We’re still talking about Marner because Daily Faceoff ‘s Frank Seravalli gave his opinion on the subject during the May 19 edition of the DFO Rundown podcast.