The Toronto Maple Leafs are quietly working on securing the futures of two of their cornerstone players, Mitch Marner and John Tavares, according to the latest reports.

The Maple Leafs applied offensive pressure and fired pucks at Hellebuyck, out-attempting Winnipeg 57-32 at five-on-five, but just over a third (35 percent) of those pucks actually reached the net, making the afternoon too easy for Winnipeg’s elite goaltender.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly often in conversation with Mitch Marner and John Tavares' agents about a contract extension. According to TSN's Chris Johnston, who appeared on TSN 1050's First Up with Aaron Korolnek and Carlo Colaiacovo on Tuesday,

Tavares, 34, remains a key contributor for the Leafs, with 40 points in 40 games this season. His leadership and role as a former captain have been especially vital as (newly-minted captain) Auston Matthews has missed stretches of the campaign.

NHL Insider Chris Johnston gave some very key insight into how the Maple Leafs are approaching the Mitch Marner and John Tavares contract situations. With a lot of talk surrounding the potential impact a trade could bring for the Maple Leafs for their playoff run,

Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Mitch Marner will be a free agent on July 1 and he's predicted to sign a $100 million deal. The post Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner Predicted to Sign Massive $100 Million Deal appeared first on Heavy Sports.