After another disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs playoff loss, it's time to break up the core four forwards and that might mean moving on from Mitch Marner, who becomes a free agent at the end of the 2024-25 season. The Toronto Maple Leafs won't be signing one of their prospects, Brandon Lisowsky, to an entry-level contract. According to the Toronto Star's Kevin McGran [https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/why-one-maple-leafs-prospect-will-be-re-entering-the-nhl-draft-after-a-breakout/article_552f86d6-1eb9-11ef-a69d-6b26739818c1.html], the Maple Leafs aren't offering a contract to the 20-year-old forward, allowing him to re-enter this year's NHL Draft. The Athletic's Joshua Kloke [https://x.com/joshuakloke/status/1796257554965696832] also reports that Toronto won't sign the prospect, ahead of the June 1 deadline. Toronto drafted Lisowsky in the seventh round (218th overall) in the 2022 NHL Draft. He finished second in goals and third in points among the team. Lisowsky scored 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) in 16 games for Saskatoon in the playoffs this season. If the 5-foot-9 forward doesn't get drafted, which could be the likely scenario for a player entering his overage season in the WHL, he will become a free agent on July 1. In the 2022 NHL Draft, Toronto picked Minten (38th overall), Nick Moldenhauer (95th overall), Dennis Hildeby (122nd overall), Nikita Grebenkin (135th overall), and Lisowsky as one of the final selections in the two-day event. He was the smallest player picked by the Maple Leafs in 2022, the final NHL Draft with former Toronto GM Kyle Dubas at the helm. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk1MTUxMDE2NDM2ODQ0/cf1808c0-6a82-4298-9049-3eb2eae105b0.jpg] Related Auston Matthews Finishes Third in Lady Byng Trophy Voting, Several Other Maple Leafs Also Received Votes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/auston-matthews-finishes-third-in-lady-byng-trophy-voting-several-other-maple-leafs-also-received-votes] The 'Real NHL' Would Be So Fortunate to Have 'Unique' Coverage and Interest in Their Clubs Like The Maple Leafs [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/the-real-nhl-would-be-so-fortunate-to-have-unique-coverage-an-interest-in-their-clubs-like-the-maple-leafs] Is Mike Yeo Heading to the Maple Leafs’ Coaching Staff Following His Departure From the Canucks? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/is-mike-yeo-heading-to-the-maple-leafs-coaching-staff-following-his-departure-from-the-canucks] News from THN.com Rangers and Panthers Have Brick Walls in Net, But Who Has the Edge Right Now? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/nhl-playoffs-rangers-and-panthers-have-brick-walls-in-net-but-who-has-the-edge-right-now] Forget About Long Term: What Do the Oilers Do with Darnell Nurse Right Now? [https://thehockeynews.com/news/forget-about-long-term-what-do-the-oilers-do-with-darnell-nurse-right-now] Dallas Stars' Playoff Success Stems From Their Shot Blocking Prowess [https://thehockeynews.com/news/dallas-stars-playoff-success-stems-from-their-shot-blocking-prowess]
